Uterine/Endometrial Cancer
Discussion List
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Thickness of Uterine Lining
New and Nervous. I'm 51 years old and admittedly overweight and pre-diabetic. I've been on seasonique (combination hormone birth control) for almost 10 years. In mid July I had spotting for a couple of days that stopped. I called my Gynecologist and she said it could happen. In August I had a normal pap. (I understand it…
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Regular Scans for Watchful Maintenance - Patient Advocacy NEEDED!
Hello, I was recently made aware of the fact that many uterine cancer patients are not getting regular scans because "the research shows that they don't extend long-term survival." Those are generalized quotes that I heard from a couple of doctors. However, those same doctors tell me that liquid biopsies are not really up…
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Endometrial SEROUS carcinoma
I was diagnosed with endometrial serous carcinoma 10/21. I had a total hysterectomy, chemotherapy, and brachytherapy ending 6/22. I had a CT and PET scan 7/23 which showed cancer recurring in the retroperitoneal lymph nodes. I have my last radiation treatment today (total of 28) and am wondering if there's anyone else on…
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Help me understand my path report
Histologic Type: Endometrioid carcinoma, NOS Histologic Grade: FIGO grade 2 Two-Tier Grading System: Low grade (encompassing FIGO 1 and 2) Myometrial Invasion: Not identified Uterine Serosa Involvement: Present Lower Uterine Segment Involvement: Not identified Cervical Stromal Involvement: Not identified Other Tissue /…
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The more I know the less I feel like I know.
Hi all, I had FIGO grade 1 adenocarcinoma with hysterectomy in 2019. I had bad medical care and my ovaries were left in place. After diagnosis I was referred to Siteman, had a PET scan that showed nothing and was monitored the next three years. In spite of multiple appointments due to cramping/bloating the only test…
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Looking for advice/ similar experience
I’m 41. I had my tubes tied 13 years ago. I’ve struggled with horrific periods. Blood gushing when I stand up, terrible cramps, anemic, long heavy periods. Spot in between periods. I went to the GYN who initially thought I had adenomyosis. He said my uterus was globally slightly enlarged “8-10 weeks”He suggested a…