Types of Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Unfortunately there is no definitive test that determines uterine cancer, but unusual bleeding could be a sign something is going on - after menopause is something that should be looked at, some women have had a positive PAP test - which is very unusual but has happened, not feeling right - there just is no one answer.

You know your body best and when something doesn't feel right, and it is applicable for anything, keep pushing for answers. Some doctors are more proactive on their own, but not all women here have reported that, sadly.

And re the anesthesia, these anesthesiologists do this week in and week out; it's a highly specialized area. My surgery was a nothingburger.

Hello. I know this was a post from awhile back and hope this finds you well and cancer free. I was diagnosed in May 2023 with Adenocarcinoma Endatroid . Lining of my endometrium very thick more than likely due to 1 mg of estrogen for many many years without progestogen. I am 75 yrs. old and have never had surgery anesthesia. I was beyond depressed and terrified. Long story short referred to Oncologist GYN who was God Sent!!!! I had robotic surgery, total Hysterotomy. Pathology came back Grade 1 , Stage 1A Figo. Everything seemed great, lymph nodes, etc., etc. BUT..... Found a small amount Lymphovasular invasion (not lymph nodes). In veins near site of original cancer cells. Margins benign. I met with the Oncologist/Radiologist and I am scheduled for 3 sessions (Mon, Wed, Fri) of Brachytherapy High Dose to prevent Vaginal Vault from getting cancer. I am not afraid of getting this. I have gone through soooo much already I want to be totally cancer free!!!! I was told I WILL NOT LOSE HAIR ON MY HEAD. Radiation may make you loose hair only where radiation goes. Is this true? This had been quite a roller coaster ride for me. First pipeline biopsy in May was inconclusive although I had severe vag. bleeding. Did another biopsy with my regular GYN in june and that is when it came back with the dreaded news. I was not surprised. I feel that if I was on Progesterone along with estrogen all these years my lining of my uterus would have not grown soooo thick and abnormal. But, water under the bridge. My surgeon now will be my new Dr. Young and amazing. I feel blessed what an amazing surgery he performed and count my blessings.