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July 9
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I don’t have that kind of cancer (I have endometrial serous carcinoma-a rare, aggressive and often recurring cancer -I have been cancer free for almost 3 years).

I read the information that was provided and it sure sounds like the information above is pretty precise and hopefully will help you on each step of the way your journey with the rest of us who know they have endometrial cancer and those who are waiting to find out.

The women who are part of the “‘my endometrial cancer team” supportive, caring, share with their hearts, help where they can, love on each other and often pray for each other .
There is a Prayer Group that any one can join and as a person of faith I have personally found comfort and peace knowing I am being prayed for.

What has gotten me through some of my tougher days early on during my cancer treatments and now is the “Footprints in the Sand” poem that I keep right next to me on my night stand.

Hugs,
Kathy

PS A photo of me with my wonderful husband of 40 years who has been on his journey with Alzheimer’s disease starting just prior to my cancer diagnosis.

July 9
A MyEndometrialCancerTeam Member

John. I will pray for wisdom for your wife to make what would better best decision for her. Kathy

July 12
A MyEndometrialCancerTeam Member

That is so nice that you posted this. My wife is about the same now having to decide about what treatment. She is leaning toward Immunatherapy

July 12
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Carcinosarcoma (sometimes called sarcoma carcinoma) is a rare and aggressive type of endometrial cancer. It contains two types of cancer cells — carcinoma and sarcoma — mixed together, which makes it high-grade and more challenging to treat. Because it's considered high-grade, treatment is typically more intensive. Here's Show Full Answer

Carcinosarcoma (sometimes called sarcoma carcinoma) is a rare and aggressive type of endometrial cancer. It contains two types of cancer cells — carcinoma and sarcoma — mixed together, which makes it high-grade and more challenging to treat. Because it's considered high-grade, treatment is typically more intensive. Here's what treatment usually looks like:

- Surgery — A total hysterectomy (removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries) is usually the first step
- Chemotherapy — This is a key part of treatment for carcinosarcoma, as it targets fast-growing cancer cells that may remain after surgery
- Radiation therapy — Either external beam radiation (EBRT) or brachytherapy may be used after surgery to reduce the risk of the cancer returning
- Immunotherapy or targeted therapy — These may also be considered depending on specific tumor markers

It's worth having a detailed conversation with your oncologist about which combination of treatments is right for your specific situation, as treatment plans can vary based on the stage and spread of the cancer.

July 9

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