just diagnosed with IIB-IIIA serous pap endo ca...seeking quesitons

I am 44 yrs old.  I had a TAH/BSO with LND on Aug 15, 2008.  My Path report came back 08/27/08 as Mixed endometroid and serous papillary carcinoma.  The path report said IIIA due to Suspicious peritoneal cells.  Doc said IIB.  does this make a difference? 

They gave me 3 options.  Clinical trial GOG209, hospital tumor board recommended internal, external radiation and chemo, and Doc recommended 6 cycles of combo chemo (Carboplatin and Paclitaxol). 

 does anyone out there have this type of Cancer?  I am looking for someone to talk to about decision making.

 also, anyone out there still living with this disease.  I understand that survival is very low.  so why treat?

 thanks for the help and support.

On 8/29/2008 eaa1964 wrote:

I am 44 yrs old.  I had a TAH/BSO with LND on Aug 15, 2008.  My Path report came back 08/27/08 as Mixed endometroid and serous papillary carcinoma.  The path report said IIIA due to Suspicious peritoneal cells.  Doc said IIB.  does this make a difference? 

They gave me 3 options.  Clinical trial GOG209, hospital tumor board recommended internal, external radiation and chemo, and Doc recommended 6 cycles of combo chemo (Carboplatin and Paclitaxol). 

 does anyone out there have this type of Cancer?  I am looking for someone to talk to about decision making.

 also, anyone out there still living with this disease.  I understand that survival is very low.  so why treat?

 thanks for the help and support.

I just found you on this site 11/12/2008.  How are you doing?

On 8/29/2008 eaa1964 wrote:

I am 44 yrs old.  I had a TAH/BSO with LND on Aug 15, 2008.  My Path report came back 08/27/08 as Mixed endometroid and serous papillary carcinoma.  The path report said IIIA due to Suspicious peritoneal cells.  Doc said IIB.  does this make a difference? 

They gave me 3 options.  Clinical trial GOG209, hospital tumor board recommended internal, external radiation and chemo, and Doc recommended 6 cycles of combo chemo (Carboplatin and Paclitaxol). 

 does anyone out there have this type of Cancer?  I am looking for someone to talk to about decision making.

 also, anyone out there still living with this disease.  I understand that survival is very low.  so why treat?

 thanks for the help and support.

On 8/29/2008 eaa1964 wrote:

I am 44 yrs old.  I had a TAH/BSO with LND on Aug 15, 2008.  My Path report came back 08/27/08 as Mixed endometroid and serous papillary carcinoma.  The path report said IIIA due to Suspicious peritoneal cells.  Doc said IIB.  does this make a difference? 

They gave me 3 options.  Clinical trial GOG209, hospital tumor board recommended internal, external radiation and chemo, and Doc recommended 6 cycles of combo chemo (Carboplatin and Paclitaxol). 

 does anyone out there have this type of Cancer?  I am looking for someone to talk to about decision making.

 also, anyone out there still living with this disease.  I understand that survival is very low.  so why treat?

 thanks for the help and support.

I have also been diagnosed Papillary Serous Carcinoma of of the female organs in November 2008, and had them removed, and have gone through 6 sessions Carboplatin and Taxol.  I was doing well and have developed tummy pains above the navel since then and my breasts have enlarged.  A CT scan was done yesterday, and I have not received the results.  I know how you feel, and I am sorry for you also, but we must be strong for our fate and soul is in the Lords hands.  God Bless You, Your friend Trish

On 11/13/2008 pjba11 wrote:

 

On 8/29/2008 eaa1964 wrote:

I am 44 yrs old.  I had a TAH/BSO with LND on Aug 15, 2008.  My Path report came back 08/27/08 as Mixed endometroid and serous papillary carcinoma.  The path report said IIIA due to Suspicious peritoneal cells.  Doc said IIB.  does this make a difference? 

They gave me 3 options.  Clinical trial GOG209, hospital tumor board recommended internal, external radiation and chemo, and Doc recommended 6 cycles of combo chemo (Carboplatin and Paclitaxol). 

 does anyone out there have this type of Cancer?  I am looking for someone to talk to about decision making.

 also, anyone out there still living with this disease.  I understand that survival is very low.  so why treat?

 thanks for the help and support.

 

I am new to this board ,  I am a 2 year survivor.   If you would like to know anything about my treatments I can tell you.  You are in my prayers.

You are a two year survivor of Papillary Serous.  Let me know what you have been doing.  Regards, Trish