tampa83

No, I wouldn't expect it after the first treatment, but within the first 3-4 days, expect it to start. And strange gurgling in your stomach & intestines. It's normal. I ate a bland diet, and foods that cause constipation (to offset the diarrhea). Oh, and I did also feel fatigue/lack of stamina. That started within the first few days, and seemed to get worse for a few days, and then leveled out (didn't get worse). It was all manageable and I was able to drive myself to and from my treatments. I was Stage III also, but my onc decided against the brachytherapy (YAY!); I just had the external radiation. This may sound funny - I no longer take my digestive tract for granted! It was SO good to get back to normal!! Best wishes for your recovery.

Hi Tampa83,

I am so happy you are coming to the Summit! I have never been to Tampa, so am looking forward to a QUICK visit ... and getting to meet you will be icing on the cake!!!!

I wrote a response on the board, but in case you didn't see it, would you send me an email to livewithcancer2015@gmail.com? I will send you all of my info and we can make some plans!!

Trying again with the email:
Livewithcancer2015 @ gmail .com (please get rid of the extra spaces)

I don't know what you are talking about.
IF it's about what to do when the Docs say nothing more can be done we talk about the end of life on this site all the time. We can fight tooth and nail but when everything has been tried and there is nothing else offered we need to be able to face the end with dignity and use the wonderful service of Hospice. If that's negative I don't think so. We talk about a lot of things other than cancer on this site and that's what makes it so interesting. We say what's on our minds and that's good. I offer positive things to people all the time and am always putting up new studies so maybe you got the wrong impression of me. I think you are dead wrong.

How you doing? Have had such craziness here feel out of touch with everyone.

How you doing?

Hang in there. You are more than half way there now. Then you will be done. Hoping all stays on schedule for you. Thoughts for you!

How you doing now? Sorry for late response but I took and still take a morphine 15mg extended release for bone pain. Hope you got relief.

Hope you are doing well. Know this beginning is rough. Takes a bit to see what works for you what doesn't. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

tampa83, glad to see you are doing well after your port insertion.Will be thinking of you on Thursday when you are at chemo. Remember to stay hydrated. Hopefully pre meds. they give you beforehand will keep the nausea away. Most side effects I had were two or three days after chemo. Take care.

Gosh hopefully your infusion center will be more helpful to you than the nurse you had. They will tell you when you can take the Nausea med as they really load you up on anitnausea that has extended coverage for as many as 72 hrs post chemo. They will tell you. Whatever you find out or don't find out . My Doctor always says" There is no excuse for having Nausea and Vomiting after Chemo". So that means CALL them for assistance. Now a days chemo isn't what it used to be. Don't listen to all of the reports.

Hi Tampa83, I'm "better" and in Punta Gorda. My surgeon is Dr. Fiorica, in Sarasota Memorial, he's the head of Oncology Gyn. and is great. Any questions just ask.

Hi tampa, Thank you for the birthday wishes. I hope your treatment goes well and you have many birthdays to celebrate as well. Take care.

See you are following me. Will be happy to share my experiences with you. Remember we are all different.

Hi, Tampa. You don't give much personal info so here's mine. I'm 74, DX with Stage 2C serous uterine. NED for a year. Had chemo, no radiation due to age. Reason I put age in you may relate more to someone in your age group, have children, etc. regardless, here for you. Judy

Hi Tampa. Welcome to What Next. There are lots of great people here, as you may have already seen. If you have any questions, please use the question tab above -- that way the entire network will have access & you'll get a quicker response. I'm glad you found us but sorry for the circumstances that led you here. Wishing you all the best.

Hello and welcome, we are happy to have you with us. Please feel free to join in the conversations. Here is a link to our cancer dx page for your type of cancer. Take a look at it to get you started on some information. You will notice at the bottom of that page 4 of our active users who have had that journey already, you may wish to contact them for their experience and wisdom. Also, I encourage you to go to the questions page now by clicking on the questions tab at the top of the page and post what is the most pressing issue you have right now. This will introduce you to the community and get you started on the help you need right now.

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There are also subtypes listed on this page to narrow down the type of cancer to match your dx.

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Hi tampa, I also had uterine cancer, stage IIIC. I hope your treatment goes well. Take care.

Welcome to this site. You will find many who are having the same things happening in their journey. Wish you the best.

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

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