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Before the lack of info happened... did you get any idea of the extent of her cancer? stage/grade? Perhaps the radiation was suggested more as a preventative than anything else...I think that if he is going to be involved taking her to the appts. then he should also be informed as to the why's and wherefores. I agree... if she is of sound mind, why doesn't your s/o just ask his mom on his own... Best to you during this time......

Vega gave you some great advice (as usual!). Never be "afraid" to ask questions and to fully understand all of your options. Remember, we are our own best advocates! I also wanted to send some big hugs and prayers your way. monami

hi jjs...so sorry that you find yourself in such a situation. is your s/o's mom sound of mind, so that she can fill in her son as to results of diagnostic tests and pathology reports? i don't know why one of the sisters would want to keep a lid on any medical information, esp. since your s/o will be taking her for treatments...that is sad. i recently took my 83-yr. old dad for 30 daily radiation treatment for esophagus cancer. when...

Hello, Faith. So very glad to hear a good outcome arose from that trip to Fox Chase. I hope things will go smoothly for you with the draining, the insurance, and the followup on this visit. Your resilience is inspiring to us all. Very best wishes to you.

The 2A probably refers to the stage of the cancer. In Stage II endometrial cancer, the cancer has spread from the body of the uterus to the cervix, but the cancer has not spread to lymph nodes or distant sites. The "A" indicates that the cancer is in the body of the uterus and in the endocervical glands (glands that form the inner lining of the cervix). Stage IIA is less invasive than Stage IIB. The diagnosis should include...

You will probably get your answers on the Cancer Concerns posts. I sure am sorry you are going through this. I felt in my heart that I had ov/ca but my doctor didn't say anything to me about it in the hospital, other than the pathologist didn't think it was. I heard it when I went to my post op apt., which at least I had had some time to heal first. Hopefully your pathology report will be better than you think. Take care and I will...

Oh, I am heading to my preop Dec. 2, and surgery Dec.12. I am having a large cyst on my left ovary and a few smaller ones on my right ovary. Both sides hurt terrible from it. Can the Doctors have any idea if it is cancerous when they see it? Was wondering about the CA-125 test. Do all people take it prior to having cysts removed? Thanks for helping me find some answeres. Shawna

Hello Everyone, It's been a very long time since I've posted here on Hystersisters so please bear with me. I am post-op 5 years and recently noticed that I am spotting. I'm wondering if anyone else has had this expierence? I don't see the doctor until the 10th and I haven't been able to find anything on the web as to why this may be occuring. Heck, for that matter I don't even know what could be bleeding. If you...

Before I head out to face the chaos of O'Hare airport tomorrow, I wanted to say thanks. When I think about what I'm thankful for this year, it's all of you. For the past year and a half, this forum of wonderful women has been a source of strength, comfort, inspiration, and many belly laughs as I've dealt with the daily and longer-term impact of hysterectomy and endo cancer. I don't know what I'd have done without...

  Quote: Originally Posted by djaen For the past year and a half, this forum of wonderful women has been a source of strength, comfort, inspiration, . . . I don't know what I'd have done without all of you and your wisdom, encouragement, and stories. Following your journeys, and knowing that you're there to support me in my own, makes all of the difference. Thank you so much for starting this thread, djean! I totally...