The Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a peer support community for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, families, and friends! CSN is a safe place to connect with others who share your interests and experiences.

Thank you for being a part of the Cancer Survivor Network community. Survivors and caregivers like you have played a unique role in fostering an online environment that encourages connection among those needing support, community, and education. On May 28, the Network will be discontinued. More details are available here . If you have any questions, contact CSNSupportTeam@cancer.org. Thanks again for the support you’ve provided each other over the years. We remain committed to supporting you in other ways throughout your cancer journey.

Positive margins

Jairoldi
Jairoldi CSN Member Posts: 221 Member
in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1

I am curious about treatments when left with positive margins after surgery?

My doctor was able to remove all visible cancer during surgery and was surprised that my pathology came back with positive margins in the vaginal cuff. When I asked him what that meant for me he said that would be sterilized with the radiation. Since then I have had my consultation with radiology. The radiologist indicated that "the problem is that I had positive margins...." . She also said that meant aggressive radiation targeted at the lower pelvis. 

That leaves me curious as to what others who had positive margins experienced during and after treatment.

Like Care

Comments

  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW CSN Member Posts: 1,688 Member
    #2
    I don't have

    an answer for your question but think it's a time that a second opinion is a must. Good luck. 

    Like Care
  • Kaleena
    Kaleena CSN Member Posts: 2,088 Member
    #3
    Second Opinion

    I agree with Connie.   You should definitely get a second opinion.   Just know once you have an area radiated that they cannot radiate the same area again.  Ask your radiologist.   There is a way but as a few posters have had it done.   Thats why I think you should get a second opinion.   

    My best to you,

    Kathy

    Like Care

Discussion Boards