Ovarian & Cervical
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Ovarian Cancer
Asked by C.D. from Dallas
on August 17, 2007
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Hi once againg moms, well this question is about my sister. She went to the gyno on Monday and today they have told her that the tests came up positive for ovarian c...
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- C., First of all, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I know that cancer is such a scary illness to go through. Although I have not experienced c...
- C., Sorry I don't have specific answers to your questions. But just wanted you to know, as I read your post this afternoon that I am hoping and praying that you recei...
- If a doctor told her that stage 2 is "no hope" she needs to see a new doctor. I have a friend (in her 50's) who was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. I had alwa...
Why Are Women Talk About Breast Cancer but Not Ovarian
Asked by S.G. from Asheville
on November 16, 2008
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As an 18 year survivor of Ovarian Cancer, I get a little angry that there is a lot of hype about Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer but little is said about Ovarian Can...
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- Edit note: Other Mamasource readers need to share their opinions and perspectives on this. Edit note #2: Re: Ca-125 testing: A physician friend had a patient who had ...
- S., I absolutely agree. I had an ovarian cancer scare a year ago and was absolutely terrified when I did a little research on the long-term prognosis. Luckily, it tur...
- We've become over 'breast cancered'...I agree and I think it makes us feel 'safe' from all the other cancers/conditions. More women die from heart disease than breast...
Cervical Cancer and Pregnancy
Asked by M.F. from San Diego
on January 3, 2008
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One of my friends just learned she has stage 2 cervical cancer, and she is 4 months pregnant with her second child. Wondering if anyone else has had this experience. ...
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- A good place to connect is on carepages.com. I am a M. of 2 and just finishing chemo for cancer. It has been a great resource and support for me. I will say prayers fo...
- yes, got thru this w/ t help of God, UCI med cntr (Dr. Philip Di Saia), fam, very spec frnds & prayers. was age 42 & preg also. dlivered a beautiful healthy son follow...
- My firend went through the same thing with her second pregnancy. Her son is now 4 years old and healthy as a bug. She is now cancer free.
Has Anyone Out There Experience Cervical Cancer
Asked by A.L. from Chicago
on May 23, 2008
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I just found out that I have cervical cancer. I see my oncologist on the 29th and I guess he'll tell me what I have to do or if there is further testing, I don't know...
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- First MAKE UP YOUR MIND TO LIVE!!! Contact this one on one support group. ImermanAngels.org ###-###-#### ###-###-#### fax 400 W Erie Street Suite 405 Chicga...
- My girlfriend had it several years ago, and it was treated with minor surgery. My mother however just was treated for it this past winter. She was stage IIB with a 1...
- Hi A., If you are interested and want to send me your address, I have some CD's I would be happy to send to you and also a Healthy Women's booklet which has several...
Teen Caccine for Cervical Cancer
Asked by W.A. from Dallas
on July 16, 2011
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I took my 12 years old daughter yesterday to see her pediatrition for a well check visit. The doctor told me she's due for a vaccination shot that prevents futur cerv...
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- I have a daughter that is 21 now and another that is 7. We opted NOT to get the vaccine because there has not been enough long-term research done. No one know what may...
- It's not mandatory in Texas. I did not give it to my daughter simply because it is too new and not enough is known about side effects and long term issues.
- Just google Guardasil and the adverse reactions and you'll get your answer. It's NOT mandatory in Texas, or anywhere else that I know of, but the drug companies would...
New Diagnosis . . . Cervical Cancer, Can You Help?
Asked by L.S. from Phoenix
on May 6, 2009
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My niece was just diagnosed with cervical cancer. She has a consult scheduled later in May to discuss options. If you have experienced this and can provide any insig...
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- Hi, I would recommend the Arizona Cancer Center if the location works for you. They can be a resource for care and information. Here is a another great source, ht...
- L., have your niece listen to Klove radio 105.5 If she is not religious tell her to do it anyway. :-) She has nothing to lose! I am sure she no doubt is looking at ...
- L., I am sorry to that your niece and family are having to deal with this. You can research Cervical Cancer at NIH.gov. The best advice I can give, is to understa...
Breast Cancer
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on July 15, 2009
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I found out that I have breast cancer and I would like to know if anyone has went through it and what kind of treatments you had and what to expect.Its call infiltrati...
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- I had breast cancer at age 50, 13 years ago! About 1cm in right breats, had a mastectomy, chemo NO RADIATION ! CAT was the chemo and six months, then I was fine. No na...
- I will be praying for you and your family. I am walking for my 4th year in the breast cancer 3-day walk in Nov. and will leave next week to go to Boston to crew the ...
- 7 years ago on the 18th of July, I received the call from my radiologist telling me that I joined this crazy pink ribbon club, and for the next 10 months, I ran on the...
Breast Cancer
Asked by D.B. from Washington DC
on April 8, 2011
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DIL has the cancer gene. Second time around. Will be having double mast. & reconstruction. It will be an 8 to 10 hour surgery.They are struggling over what to tell the...
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- My best firend in the world is going through this exact thing right now as well - her surgery is tuesday. first of all the whole genetic thing shouldn't even be a sub...
- I'd be completely honest with the 12 year old and the same with the 5 year old just with less details
- I was the same ages (mom went through it more than once). Tell them the truth in terms that are age appropriate. Trust me, it's so much worse when people aren't forth...
Breast Cancer
Asked by J.S. from Jacksonville
on May 21, 2011
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Yesterday my mom told me her Dr. thinks she has breast cancer. She has had a lump for over a year and finally decided to do something about it. The mammogram doesn't l...
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- J., my thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope that the news is good. There are so many benign breast tumors. Hugs, D.
- Contact Gayle Stolove, she's in Fort Lauderdale, and a nurse. She had breast cancer that she treated naturally and through diet in conjunction with medical help. She...
- I'm guessing if she's letting them do the biopsy, then she will let them do chemo also. BUT...she hasn't even had the biopsy done, so there is a good chance it is neg...
Have You Ever Had a Pap Smear Test That Was Abnormal? HPV or Cervical Cancer
Asked by K.P. from Chicago
on March 23, 2010
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My friends daughter who is a teenager had a paps smear done. Well they went back to the dr and the dr now wants to look with a microscope. The dr told the daughter it ...
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- I am a cytotechnologist who's job it is to read your pap smears. I highly doubt a teenager has cervical cancer - though I'm sure there are rare cases. What was the pap...
- I've had abnormal paps for years. 99% of the time they treat me for a yeast infection or the like and redo the pap and it comes back within normal ranges. The pap I ...
- I had an abnormal pap about 10 yrs ago. The doctor told me it could be cervical cancer and I had to come back every 3 months to do a repeat of the pap smear. I also ha...
