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Washing is Negative

susie1143
susie1143 CSN Member Posts: 105
edited March 2014 in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1
Hi:
My surgery was last week and I spoke to the doctor's office this morning. Still waiting for the final pathology report. I was told that the washing is negative. What exactly does this mean? From research it appears that during surgery they use salt water and send it to path.

Thanks for any information regarding this.

Susie
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  • california_artist
    california_artist CSN Member Posts: 816 Member
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    How exciting!
    From my understanding, a negative washing tells that there aren't any discernable cancer cells floating or roaming around in your abdominal cavity and this is very, very good news.

    Again, happy, happy to hear it.

    As always, love, hope, health and success for us all,

    Claudia, a fellow traveler
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