Thick Lining

atcjen
atcjen Member Posts: 2 Member
in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1

Almost 52 over 2 years post menopausal and have been bleeding very infrequently until about 5 months ago. It comes and goes . Sometimes clear discharge, brown, red, etc and usually light. sometimes when i urinate i do have some discharge (assuming some lining). The last 4-6 weeks i had period type cramps in lower back/lower pelvis ,but if anything just a small amount of substance when i wipe. Finally got into my Gyn and couldn't do the biopsy as it was painful and my uterus is tilted. Did an internal ultra sound and a regular. Lining is 16mm and it should be 4-5. Have D&C Wed along with going in with a camera to biopsy/look around. i am scared of them telling me i need a hysterectomy or that i have some type of cancer.. was hoping they could just do whatever procedure they need to in one shot.. Anyone else going through this? Any feedback good/bad?

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  • NoTimeForCancer
    NoTimeForCancer Member Posts: 3,539 Member
    #2

    atcjen, it is ok to be afraid, but you are doing the right thing. The D&C is going to be the best way to find out what is going on. After they get results they should be able to tell you what is going on.

    The D&C by your gyn is ok, if they find anything, if they don't offer, you want them to refer you to a gynecologic oncologist, but I don't want to get ahead of you yet. First things first, get through Wed, and when you get the results let us know what is going on. Waiting on the results in the hardest part.

    Take a breath dear, you can do this.

  • atcjen
    atcjen Member Posts: 2 Member
    #3
    https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1720580#Comment_1720580

    ty so much. You’re so kind for your response to me. I guess part of it is that I am having such bad lower abdominal pain and just nervous. Not even sure what it’s from. Feels like if I was getting a period. I am not looking forward to Wednesday, but looking forward to getting some answers.

  • ilovedaisies
    ilovedaisies Member Posts: 4 Member
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    Hi, actjen,

    I didn’t see how to post a topic. I’m in the same boat as you? Entered all my info under bio…

  • NoTimeForCancer
    NoTimeForCancer Member Posts: 3,539 Member
    #5

    Linda, first to help you find how to start a thread. At the top, right hand-side of the page is the "New Topic" button.

    Thank you for posting your "about me". It does give some info that helps understand why you have concerns with anesthesia for procedure and surgery.

    I could not have a biopsy but was able to have the D&C. I am sure you have lots of questions, and I think you should discuss that with your doctor. I am sure you are not the only one they have seen this with before so they make have the best guidance.

    Ultimately you make the decisions on what you want to do. Please let us know what the doctor says are the options. You may help others who see your post.

    Hugs dear one

  • Forherself
    Forherself Member Posts: 1,032 Member
    #6
    https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1721562#Comment_1721562

    The MRI is to see if you have spread of disease. For me, the trouble of traveling for surgery would definitely be worth it. You say you are in good health. Take care of it. There are resources on this website for ideas how to plan this if needed.

  • ilovedaisies
    ilovedaisies Member Posts: 4 Member
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    https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1721563#Comment_1721563

    Hi, NoTimeForCancer,

    I look, but don’t see any “New Topic” button, upper right, anywhere. With my tablet, in the uppermost blue bar, there’s a magnifying glass, a bell, an envelope, and my icon. Am I looking in the right place?

    The D&C is what’s said to be next, especially when a biopsy isn’t possible, due to cervical stenosis. I suppose my age and lung/anesthesia issues are what’s causing the wrinkle, as any going under is not-so-good, I hear, for a senior, where my lung/breathlessness issues only compound that to make it worse? Usually, I’d think one wouldn’t contemplate the bigger surgery.. And I read sone D&C’s only need a local???

    It’s tough finding documentation to offer in support of a MRI pre-, vs. post diagnosis. Surely, as definitive as it seems, it’d mean a local D&C trumps a far-away total? Hoping to get my research/argumentation off soon. As it is, he wants all kinds of prior assurances — PCP, pulmonary, cardio, anesthesia — with some actual consultations before hand. Wouldn’t that make anyone rethink anything twice?

    Very much appreciate the caring hug!

    Linda

  • ilovedaisies
    ilovedaisies Member Posts: 4 Member
    #8
    https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1721643#Comment_1721643

    Hi, Forherself,

    My health, actually, is only just fair, considering. And a vaginal D&C isn’t as invasive as a laparospic hysterectomy? As all that’s left is the uterus and one dried up ovary, maybe the latter is okay to be left behind. So, as it seems MRIs are actual protocol post-Dx, it seems an argument to request/urge one beforehand? I’m guessing insurance has certain requirements, as the check-out gal said insurance wouldn’t permit skipping the needed D&C — despite physiological reasoning?

    I wish it were so easy as saying I want the MRI, or I want only one-time anesthesia. A negative MRI would surely ease my mind on doing a likely-only-one-time-under D&C.

    Not sure what resources/ideas you speak of, tho… You mean for a second, away procedure?

    Thanks,

    Linda

  • Forherself
    Forherself Member Posts: 1,032 Member
    #9
    https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1721649#Comment_1721649

    It sounds to. me like you have not been diagnosed with cancer yet. That is why no MRI. It is done after a diagnosis to see if the cancer has spread. One dried up ovary could still develop cancer. It is always advised to remove it after a cancer diagnosis. It sounds like you don't trust the doctors decisions. You can have a spinal anesthesia if they decide a general anesthetic is too risky. I just had a knee replacement and the surgeon wanted me to have a spinal, but the anesthesiologist decided general as I have a spinal fusion and it was risky for him to put in a canula. They decided for each patient. If you need surgery those are things you have to discuss with the surgeon and anesthesiologist. Yes a D&C is less invasive than a laparoscopic biopsy. Resources online here are on the first page of this website.

  • ilovedaisies
    ilovedaisies Member Posts: 4 Member
    #10

    My apologies if my quandry wasn’t clear in my bio? I was hoping to say if I could get an MRI prior, it would prevent two bouts of anesthesia, vs. one here and a second away. Yes. I’ve read where after the diagnosis, one is normal protocol.

    But not trust? I’m hopeful my request of a wonderfully kind and careful OB/GYN will be met with an equally open mind towards the possible harmful effects from two bouts of anesthesia. There are added risks, given a later age…

    With my my risk factors (age, no children, hypothyroid), the concerning vascularity on my scan, and the 16.2 mm lining, all seem to be thinking/discussing a positive vs. hyperplasia.

    His wanting me to meet first with an anesthesiologist will answer lots of questions.

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