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Cancer Support

Ecumenist

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19. I had all thoise tests and exams, yet my diseaase wasn't found until the partial hysterectomy.

Reply to truedelphi (Reply #16)

Tue Dec 20, 2011, 06:08 PM

Dec 2011

and that was prompted by a terrible infection in the uterus that was not caused by any bacteria you might suspect would cause an intrauterine infection. Is was an unknown strain of actinobacter, I believe. It's also the reason I have to take antibiotics until February. I started them in february.

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I was diagnosed in February with stageIV Cervical Cancer. [View all] Ecumenist Dec 2011 OP

May I ask what your symptoms were? rocktivity Dec 2011 #1

My symptoms were almost neglible. Ecumenist Dec 2011 #6

What tests showed you to have the disease? truedelphi Dec 2011 #10

the yearly pap test...YES PAP TEST and the attendant ultrasounds and INTRAVAGINAL as well. Ecumenist Dec 2011 #13

What's the story on the intra vaginal tests? I've had pap and I've had truedelphi Dec 2011 #14

I was referring to intravaginal ultrasounds and the bimanual pelvic exam. Ecumenist Dec 2011 #15

Am making an appointment later today. And truedelphi Dec 2011 #16

I am so sorry to hear that. You, girl, are going to be prayed for Ecumenist Dec 2011 #17

Much appreciated. truedelphi Dec 2011 #21

DUB-Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Ecumenist Dec 2011 #22

Creepy doctor...What happened to "first, do no harm..."? Ecumenist Jan 2012 #25

I had all thoise tests and exams, yet my diseaase wasn't found until the partial hysterectomy. Ecumenist Dec 2011 #19

I have had cervical cancer as well (much less serious stage) but was symptomatic REP Dec 2011 #8

Glad you are here jumptheshadow Dec 2011 #2

Thank you so much Jumptheshadow! God bless you and yours. Ecumenist Dec 2011 #23

Thank you Jumptheshadow, you will both be in my heart and prayers. Ecumenist Jan 2012 #29

Hi Ecumenist. Sorry to hear about your diagnosis but so glad you are doing well. geckosfeet Dec 2011 #3

What cancer are you dealing with, if I may ask? Ecumenist Dec 2011 #24

Stage 1 esophogeal cancer. Had surgery. geckosfeet Jan 2012 #26

God bless you and I want to say that I KNOW you'll be just fine. We've got too much to do... Ecumenist Jan 2012 #27

Blessings to you as well Ecumenist. Thanks for the positive vibs. geckosfeet Jan 2012 #36

I am glad you are here Irishonly Dec 2011 #4

Thank you Irishonly!! I will think of you when I light my prayer candle tonight. Ecumenist Jan 2012 #28

Thank you Irishonly Jan 2012 #35

Glad you are doing great. vibes to you for continued good health. applegrove Dec 2011 #5

thank you ever so much, Applegrove.... Ecumenist Jan 2012 #30

good to hear you are doing well maddezmom Dec 2011 #7

I'm glad to be here, Maddezmom. Glad to have you all here ! Ecumenist Jan 2012 #31

We're glad you're here, too Uben Dec 2011 #9

Glad you are doing well. Redbear Dec 2011 #11

endometrial cancer survivor here cynannmarie Dec 2011 #12

I'm vusualing myself in your shoes within a very short period of time. Ecumenist Jan 2012 #32

reply to Ecumenist's question cynannmarie Jan 2012 #38

Stage IV Breast Cancer here cmd Dec 2011 #18

Please keep us posted Irishonly Dec 2011 #20

Irish, you're a lovely soul. I wish you all the hopes and dreams in this new year!! eom Ecumenist Jan 2012 #34

How are you feeling? Irishonly Jan 2012 #37

God bless you, CMD!! You're going to be just fine, I have every confidence. Ecumenist Jan 2012 #33