Vaginal biopsy post treatment

Northwoodsgirl
Northwoodsgirl Member Posts: 571
edited March 2014 in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1
Ladies,
I am going to have my 3 month check up tomorrow with my first pelvic exam since chemo and radiation and will have a routine vaginal wall biopsy. Since I have had radiation I am apprehensive about the amount of pain involved in biopsy procedure. Can any of you care to share what I might experience?
I am wondering if I should take some tylenol before the appointment.
Thanks for any advice or experiences.
Lori

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  • lindaprocopio
    lindaprocopio Member Posts: 1,980
    #2
    Have you been using a dilator since your radiation?
    If you've been using a dilator, you should have no problem or pain at all. Your internal exam should be just like before you ever had cancer, a little wierd but not at all painful. If you have any trouble with the biopsy, and don't have a dilator, please take this opportunity to ask for one so that scar tissue doesn't build up in the vagina. This is particularly important if you have had brachytherapy, but I'd use a dilator even if I just had external pelvic radiation. (((hugs))).
  • Northwoodsgirl
    Northwoodsgirl Member Posts: 571
    #3
    lindaprocopio said:

    Have you been using a dilator since your radiation?
    If you've been using a dilator, you should have no problem or pain at all. Your internal exam should be just like before you ever had cancer, a little wierd but not at all painful. If you have any trouble with the biopsy, and don't have a dilator, please take this opportunity to ask for one so that scar tissue doesn't build up in the vagina. This is particularly important if you have had brachytherapy, but I'd use a dilator even if I just had external pelvic radiation. (((hugs))).

    Exam
    Thanks Linda for sharing your experience and advice. You are always so helpful and understanding!
    I will sleep better tonight now that I have heard from you.
    Yes, I do have and do use a dilator. So I should be OK with the scar tissue.
    Hope I don't have to wait very long to get the results. Not sure if they will call me or mail results or both (probably both). So with that I am going to get to bed so I am ready to go in the morning. I will let you know once I get the results. Prayers for you too Linda...
    Lori

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