abnormal papsmears
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I wouldn't ignore it!
I was asked by my first surgeon if I wanted him to remove my female stuff while he was in there because colon cancer has a high incidence of spreading to them when you are "young". I told him to check it out while he was in there and to remove it if there were issues, but leave it if everything looked fine (I couldn't see taking anything healthy out!). He left all in and 2 years later I had a soccer ball sized tumor removed from my right ovary, along with everything else including the cervix (I told her i had no desire to be back in 2 years with cervical cancer, thank you very much!). Of course, I believe if my female stuff had been taken out, my cancer could have recurred in a much less easily managed place, so I don't regret my decision ( i tend not to regret decisions anyhow. I put a lot of thought into my decisions and always know that they were the right decisions at the time, no matter how things might turn out later). What that blathering on about is meant to convey is that you shouldn't ignore the abnormal paps. Get a second opinion from a gynecological oncologist; they have the most experience with that kind of thing and know SO much more than the average gynecologist when it comes to cancer!
mary0 -
Weeellll....
Hi Sweetie,
I wouldn't ignore it! I was dx'd w/uterine ca 4 months after finishing chemo for colon ca. Our family has a mutant gene (HNPCC-hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer). Most docs tell you that if you know you have this gene and you're through having children (I don't think we should breed if we have this gene...) then get rid of it all! A lot of colon cancers spread directly toward the ovaries & general vicinity, so keep a strict eye on it. My sister had a prophylactic hysterectomy when she found out that we were all carrying the gene. My other sister had her hysterectomy a few years ago when she was pre-cancerous.
I would also keep a close eye on your bladder & kidneys.
You know, it isn't paranoia if they're out to get you! :-)
Hugs,
Kirsten0 -
thank youkmygil said:Weeellll....
Hi Sweetie,
I wouldn't ignore it! I was dx'd w/uterine ca 4 months after finishing chemo for colon ca. Our family has a mutant gene (HNPCC-hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer). Most docs tell you that if you know you have this gene and you're through having children (I don't think we should breed if we have this gene...) then get rid of it all! A lot of colon cancers spread directly toward the ovaries & general vicinity, so keep a strict eye on it. My sister had a prophylactic hysterectomy when she found out that we were all carrying the gene. My other sister had her hysterectomy a few years ago when she was pre-cancerous.
I would also keep a close eye on your bladder & kidneys.
You know, it isn't paranoia if they're out to get you! :-)
Hugs,
Kirsten
thank you both. I had a hystorectomy about 20 years ago so think all i have is the cervex.I will keep my oncologist updated too.Thanks again0
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