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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.
Open season on women?
- By hathagirl · New reply 5:14 pm
- 4 replies
- You can't help but feel that it is open season on women -- first breast cancer guldlines are pushed back, now this! Unbelievable! November 20, 2009 Guidelines Push Back Age for Cervical Cancer Tests By ...
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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.
Positive Experience with LEEP
- By mmk1383 · New reply November 18, 2009
- 41 replies
- Please share your positive experiences with LEEP. I think it would inspire many women to make the right decisions to get it done, while most of these postings make it very fearful ...
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HPV prevention in men and boys
Discuss prevention strategies and questions about HPV prevention in men and boys.
dr oz program on hpv
- By drdyer · New reply 1:29 pm
- 7 replies
- I am a physician-GI-and I have received so many questions about the Dr. Oz program. This is because I screen and treat males with HPV. Yes, I can tell you that HPV can be detected in men as well as women ...
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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.
abnormal AGAIN
- By tnsweetness · New reply 1:18 pm
- 11 replies
- well i am back, i just got my results from my pap and its very low grade, same as before,the doctor told me to wait 4 to 6 months and return for another pap, or i can have a hysterectomy, i am meeting ...
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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.
scared
- By nicole_505 · Posted yesterday at 12:07 am
- 0 replies
- hi Im very scared because I had a leep with cin2 cells about a year and a half ago then a follow up pap that came back clear. I wasnt aware that I needed to go in every 4 months because I missed the following ...
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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.
Did anyone see Dr. Oz talk about HPV?
- By Eimaj · New reply yesterday at 8:34 pm
- 10 replies
- I was very pleased with today's Dr. Oz show. He discussed HPV and the various cancer's it causes. He also had a woman on who had cervical cancer. Did anyone else see it ...
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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.
Had Cone BIopsY, can I still get preg?
- By ccubberly · New reply November 18, 2009
- 5 replies
- Soo, i had a cold knife cone biopsy in January.... for a while I was hurting and bleeding.. Every month after I had this procedure done, I have been getting very bad labor-like cramps for the 1st 2 days ...
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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.
Sex after a hysterectomy
- By Eimaj · New reply November 14, 2009
- 16 replies
- I am nearly 6 weeks post op and am wondering how much different sex is going to be. I know that my vagina is shorter because of the surgery. I am looking for words of wisdom from those of you who have ...
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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 16, 2009
- 8 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.
Terminal Cancer
- By Suedg · New reply 11:26 am
- 21 replies
- My Mom was diagnosed with Terminal cervical cancer. She was given 6-8 months to live. I am not sure if I am posting this in the right area but I was looking for help. I was wondering if someone could ...
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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.
Reflection......one year ago today
- By nfw · New reply November 18, 2009
- 3 replies
- So today is my first year anniversary. I had my trachelectomy a year ago today and since then have been cancer free. There's still 4 more years of hospital visits to endure but I'm not going to focus ...
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Tips for caregivers
Share what you have learned and help others who are caregivers like you.
Girlfriend has reoccuring HPV
- By Lingering_name · New reply November 15, 2009
- 20 replies
- Alright, where do I start.... This is actually really hard to talk about openly, but I thought why not at least try. Maybe from being able to hear from those that know first hand it might make a little ...
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Hope, friends and humor
A place to share messages of hope, friendship and humor.
What are YOU thankful for??? Happy Thanksgiving!
- By aileen · New reply yesterday at 5:27 pm
- 10 replies
- In the USA, we are coming upon Thanksgiving week. A time for family, friends and reflection of what we have to be thankful for. What are you thankful for? Thanksgiving time can take on a special meaning ...
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I don't understand
- By rene89 · New reply 4:52 pm
- 5 replies
- I keep hearing things on the news like...people are saying that...pap smears are bad for young girls...what is all that about?...Does anyone know ...
