Thickening of uterus

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disneyfan2008
disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I have been told to keep on top of thickening (due to tamoxifen) Last year i had internal ultrasound (not sure if official name) after a year yes I had thinkening-then had D & C..all ok...went to oncolgist friday said I should have this done -ultra sound every 6mths..I assumed once a year...

Anyhow get this test? 2 x yearly?

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  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
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    yes every four months
    when I was on Tamoxifen I had it every four months. It is easy procedure which was done in my gynecologist office. While on Arimidex I am having it every 6 months. Listen to your oncologist.
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
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    Just do it! I had multiple
    Just do it! I had multiple endometrial biopsies and ultrasounds after tamoxifen d/t irregular. Bleeding was probably an early sign of menopause, but it is so much better to be safe than sorry with cancer! Btw, just had another endometrial biopsy last week. Any time I open my mouth and say I am worried about having my female organs, I get a biopsy. You would think I would learn to be quiet--just kidding!
  • Sher43009
    Sher43009 Member Posts: 602 Member
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    CypressCynthia said:

    Just do it! I had multiple
    Just do it! I had multiple endometrial biopsies and ultrasounds after tamoxifen d/t irregular. Bleeding was probably an early sign of menopause, but it is so much better to be safe than sorry with cancer! Btw, just had another endometrial biopsy last week. Any time I open my mouth and say I am worried about having my female organs, I get a biopsy. You would think I would learn to be quiet--just kidding!

    Yep, every 6 months
    I've had 3 so far. The first one was before bc dx but knew lump was there. This one is used as the base line. So far no change. I see my gyn. every 6 months while on Tamoxefin and she wants to know if anything changes.
  • cruf
    cruf Member Posts: 908
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    Sher43009 said:

    Yep, every 6 months
    I've had 3 so far. The first one was before bc dx but knew lump was there. This one is used as the base line. So far no change. I see my gyn. every 6 months while on Tamoxefin and she wants to know if anything changes.

    Ultrasound
    I'm 10 years out and still get an ultrasound 2 x a year. It's worth monitoring. HUGS!!! Cathy
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    New Flower said:

    yes every four months
    when I was on Tamoxifen I had it every four months. It is easy procedure which was done in my gynecologist office. While on Arimidex I am having it every 6 months. Listen to your oncologist.

    I had once since starting tamoxfin 14 mths ago
    I thought like once a year...
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    CypressCynthia said:

    Just do it! I had multiple
    Just do it! I had multiple endometrial biopsies and ultrasounds after tamoxifen d/t irregular. Bleeding was probably an early sign of menopause, but it is so much better to be safe than sorry with cancer! Btw, just had another endometrial biopsy last week. Any time I open my mouth and say I am worried about having my female organs, I get a biopsy. You would think I would learn to be quiet--just kidding!

    after my first one
    I had a D & C few days later..I wonder if i'll have to have D & C each time?
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    cruf said:

    Ultrasound
    I'm 10 years out and still get an ultrasound 2 x a year. It's worth monitoring. HUGS!!! Cathy

    Thanks for all your info
    I just never heard of anyone doing this..good to know I am not along...my gyno which i LOVE and have had for about 20 yrs never suggested it or told me to sechedule one every six months...but i'll call tomorrow for an appt..

    thanks again
  • Eil4186
    Eil4186 Member Posts: 949
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    My gyn. does an intrauterine
    My gyn. does an intrauterine ultrasound every year along with pap smears for all patients. No charge either, because most ins. won't pay and he believes so strongly in it.
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    Eil4186 said:

    My gyn. does an intrauterine
    My gyn. does an intrauterine ultrasound every year along with pap smears for all patients. No charge either, because most ins. won't pay and he believes so strongly in it.

    going to call OB/GYN today
    I am going to call to set up my 2nd appt for this procedure & ask them to confirm with my insuracne if more then one a year will be covered. I am sure it should since CANCER follow up!
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    disneyfan2008 said:

    going to call OB/GYN today
    I am going to call to set up my 2nd appt for this procedure & ask them to confirm with my insuracne if more then one a year will be covered. I am sure it should since CANCER follow up!

    I had my yearly check up in late September, and my
    OB/GYN found unfriendly cells .. this after 18 consectively weeks of TCH, and 1 year of Herceptin .. Unfriendly cells - I will go in again in January for a repeat - pap smear. I am on NO chemo hormoral drugs .. I am scared .. but will deal with what ever is ahead of me.

    I have no health insurance, so I need to wait to see if I qualify for any programs out there .. which is a full time job, right now.

    Strength and Courage

    Vicki Sam
  • Stace_aka_Pollyanna
    Stace_aka_Pollyanna Member Posts: 78
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    CypressCynthia said:

    Just do it! I had multiple
    Just do it! I had multiple endometrial biopsies and ultrasounds after tamoxifen d/t irregular. Bleeding was probably an early sign of menopause, but it is so much better to be safe than sorry with cancer! Btw, just had another endometrial biopsy last week. Any time I open my mouth and say I am worried about having my female organs, I get a biopsy. You would think I would learn to be quiet--just kidding!

    Cynthia, I so love your
    Cynthia, I so love your humor and "expertise"... I often search out your replies because they are chocked full of intel and smiles... thank you :)

    Blessing and Hugs,
    Stace
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    disneyfan2008 said:

    going to call OB/GYN today
    I am going to call to set up my 2nd appt for this procedure & ask them to confirm with my insuracne if more then one a year will be covered. I am sure it should since CANCER follow up!

    MY gyno called me back
    said rule of thumb he does't do regular test as such but if Oncologist wants he will do
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    disneyfan2008 said:

    going to call OB/GYN today
    I am going to call to set up my 2nd appt for this procedure & ask them to confirm with my insuracne if more then one a year will be covered. I am sure it should since CANCER follow up!

    MY gyno called me back
    said rule of thumb he does't do regular test as such but if Oncologist wants he will do
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    VickiSam said:

    I had my yearly check up in late September, and my
    OB/GYN found unfriendly cells .. this after 18 consectively weeks of TCH, and 1 year of Herceptin .. Unfriendly cells - I will go in again in January for a repeat - pap smear. I am on NO chemo hormoral drugs .. I am scared .. but will deal with what ever is ahead of me.

    I have no health insurance, so I need to wait to see if I qualify for any programs out there .. which is a full time job, right now.

    Strength and Courage

    Vicki Sam

    i'll be thinking of you
    sorry you have the unknown-and no health coverage. I dont' understand how americans can go without coverage. (my daughter and 2 grandsons can't get even very low income) just not right!

    I"LL be keeping you in my thoughts....
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    disneyfan2008 said:

    MY gyno called me back
    said rule of thumb he does't do regular test as such but if Oncologist wants he will do

    Happy to Hear that you GYNO called back
    and will go the extra mile .. this is a rare - in 2010. !

    Stength and Courage :-)


    Vicki Sam
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    VickiSam said:

    Happy to Hear that you GYNO called back
    and will go the extra mile .. this is a rare - in 2010. !

    Stength and Courage :-)


    Vicki Sam

    my dr is great...
    I left him briefly when I moved out of town..Hated the new one and called and said TAKE ME back...and he did...he returns calls, very personable. Has you sit and chat with him in office prior to exam EACH and ever time. My youngest daughter even goes to him..worth the drive! Everyone asks why I GO out of my way..I say LOVE HIM....great Dr...so why change?!

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