My doctor is using a new “sandwich” approach to treatment. 2 rounds of chemo > then 25 days of radiation > then 2 more rounds of chemo. This is new and apparently works better than all chemo then radiation.

I am in control and working to erradicate the cancer via chemo and radiation.

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3 yrs but the doctor called

So I went in for my 3 yr check-up last Friday and since I had uterine cancer (IIIc) – my GYNonc did an internal exam and pap. I have never had a problem before. Always negative and no issues. Now I don’t even have a cervix. Well, she called me today with the news that I have HPV! What! I am 57 yrs old – have been married for 25 yrs and this is a shock. Now with my type of cancer – it usually comes back in the vaginal cuff, so any atypical cells here are a red flag.

My doctor is having a baby in 2 days – so she just dropped the news and said she’d see me in 6 months. No scan. Nothing.

She said maybe a colposcopy next time.

I had a 50% chance to make it 2 yrs. I have made it 3. Now what?

What do I do for 6 months?

Posted on March 28, 2012 at 3:54:10 PM by Jane (3 yrs but the doctor called, 2 comments, 617 views)

I think you should get the colposcopy done by another dr. I am sorry you have to go through this, but don’t wait. Jenny

Posted on March 29, 2012 at 12:38:44 AM by Private User

I agree with Jenner. Better to be safe than sorry. Please get to another doctor asap. Keep us posted, I hope everything is ok. I had the same cancer, stage 2B grade 3. I’m going for a follow up on Friday and I have every finger crossed,even me toes! Good luck.

Posted on March 29, 2012 at 6:20:22 AM by Laurie

Celtic Climb

In celebration of my 2 years still alive and a clean PET/CT, with a St. Patrick’s Day theme, I did a 5 mile climb to the top of Rocky Peak! I started at 7 am and it took 2 hrs. But I feel great. And 805 Bootcamp gave out green dog tags with “5 Mile FINISHER” and a lucky coin that we got to make a wish on and put in a “pot of gold.”

On to a healthy rest of my life—no sugar and lots of exercise.

Jane

Posted on March 12, 2011 at 7:51:50 PM by Jane (Celtic Climb, 3 comments, 2261 views)

Hi Jane,

I’m glad you are free of cancer. I too stopped eating sugar after being diagnosed with cancer. Exercising is so important and good.