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Discussion topics
Early detection and testing
Early detection saves lives. Ask questions and find information about all aspects of testing and early detection here. Discuss Pap tests, HPV testing and typing, ideas for spreading the word about early detection in your area and abroad, and more.
I need help. I am depressed
- By dianea · New reply 1:35 pm
- 5 replies
- I just found out today that I am HPV positive. I have been married 11 yrs. and early in our marriage my husband had an affair. We have worked things out and now have 3 beautiful wonderful children, but ...
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HPV/cervical cancer vaccine prevention strategies
Discuss your prevention strategies, share your stories and help others ask the right questions about the HPV vaccine.
New HPV Vaccine Might Stop Vulvar Cancer in its Tracks
- By colette77 · New reply yesterday at 10:11 am
- 5 replies
- This sounds like good news to me! Now those of us with dysplasia may also benefit from a vaccine! Let's cross our fingers... http://www.usnews.com/articles/health/he althday/2009/11/04/new-hpv-vaccine-might ...
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Dysplasia including procedures
Discuss your experiences and feelings about these procedures (i.e. LEEP, CONE, colposcopy, cryosurgery, etc.), help others understand what is involved.
Has anyone had this type of hysterectomy?
- By inspiredbyu · New reply 3:38 pm
- 9 replies
- On Dec. 1 I'm having a total hysterectomy...the da Vinci hysterectomy. Whoever had had this, please let me know how long was your stay in the hospital, and how long did it take to fully recover, and go ...
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Cervical cancer stages and treatment
Discuss information on current treatment options, including chemotherapy and radiation, as well as emerging treatments and quality of life issues.
Pregnancy after an abdominal radical trachelectomy
- By Diana76 · New reply 1:46 pm
- 30 replies
- Hi, about 2.5 years ago I was diagnosed with cervical adenocarcinoma stage 1b1 and went through an abdominal radical trachelectomy. Now we are trying to conceive (half a year we tried naturally and now ...
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Other HPV related cancers
Studies suggest that HPVs may play a role in some cancers of the anus, vulva, vagina, and penile cancer. Studies have also found that oral HPV infection is a strong risk factor for oropharyngeal cancer. Find information and support related to these cancers here.
So sad tonight
- By Michelleinpa · New reply November 3, 2009
- 2 replies
- Ok,so I had my PET scan yesterday and it was uneventful - I wish a few bucks would make them send over the results faster, but in the few hours since then - my daughter's best friend's mother died and ...
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Health challenges after treatment
Discuss physical challenges that occur six months after treatment and beyond, and help others understand the ongoing dynamic changes caused by radiation to the pelvis and chemotherapy. These chronic and often permanent changes continue to manifest for years after treatment and it can be difficult to understand the changes going on in ones body.
Hip pain?
- By Obi69 · New reply 9:23 am
- 9 replies
- I have squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix..i had major radiation to the pelvis area that was in july was last of tx..i have had hip pain small and tolerable..now my hips hurt so bad i can hardly walk ...
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Sexuality after cancer
Cancer treatments can have side effects that make resuming sex challenging. Ask questions, share information and find support related to sexuality after a cancer diagnosis and treatment here.
will i get a period after cervical cancer
- By movingon · New reply yesterday at 7:54 pm
- 15 replies
- I am 25 and I found out in january that I had stage 3 cervical cancer with 2 positive lymph nodes. My surgeon moved an ovary up to hopefully prevent menopause. I then went through 6 chemo treatments 25 ...
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Fighting the stigma of STI cancers
Discuss the challenges that come with having a cancer associated with a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
HOW DO YOU TELL YOUR FAMILY
- By BeccaSL · New reply November 4, 2009
- 7 replies
- I just found out in August that I had HPV and abormal cells. After getting a colpo done, the doctor told me I have cervical intraepithelial neoplasia stage 2. I just got married this year, although my ...
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Finding emotional support
Talk to others who are going through the same thing as you, share your experiences with support circles where you have found comfort.
Mood swings...
- By Guanaco · New reply November 4, 2009
- 12 replies
- My girlfriend, 34 years old, has been diagnosed with Cervical Cancer. Her Oncologist told me it was stage IIb. She is going through radiation 5 times a week and chemo every Wednesday. She has just finished ...
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How my diagnosis changed my life
Talk to others about how your diagnosis made you feel and how it has impacted your life.
I can't stop thinking about it
- By phchic · New reply October 27, 2009
- 6 replies
- I'm hoping that someone will tell me that this fades in time. I am all-consumed with this since the diagnosis last week. I can't stop thinking about stupid HPV. It's on my mind all the time. I can't imagine ...
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Tips for caregivers
Share what you have learned and help others who are caregivers like you.
should i use this
- By lynnielousmom08 · New reply October 29, 2009
- 6 replies
- hello, I read that after having a leep procedure that you could use betadine suppositories to help with the odor. My only ? is that i break out if i use sented pads so would this be safe for me to use ...
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Hope, friends and humor
A place to share messages of hope, friendship and humor.
Abnormal Paps
- By Carly307 · New reply October 31, 2009
- 1 reply
- I have a very close childhood friend that for the last 6 years now keeps getting abnormal paps. In the middle of all of this she had two good paps, which got her hopes up. Well, she just got an abnormal ...
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Help desk
Have a question about using the site? An idea for making it better? Post here and let us know how we can help.
thrown for a loop
- By Lydia321 · New reply November 4, 2009
- 4 replies
- I had a hysterectomy 5 years ago due to cervical cancer. I have not had any problems until recently. After noticing swolen lymph nodes I am back to the Dr for more testing. When I saw the Dr today as ...
