Have you women ever had cervical changes while on chemo?

HollyID
HollyID Member Posts: 946 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
My GYN called to tell me I had a high grade dysplasia (Precancerous to cancerous changes) about a month ago and to pretty much prepare for a hysterectomy. When I asked him what that meant, he said it was worse than a mild grade dysplasia that I had before I was diagnosed. DUH!! I could have told him that. So he wanted to see me for a colposcopy and a biopsy. I brought this up with my oncologist who said he sees this a lot because of the low immune status of most of his patients. My onc said he wasn't to touch me unless he talked to him first but the colposcopy and biopsy were OK to do. I am so not impressed with this GYN. When I asked him if this had anything to do with my cancer, I could hear him shuffling papers all over. He probably had no idea I had cancer, except I know it was documented in my chart because I seen his nurse write it down. He told me no, it had nothing to do with my cancer. My onc said it had everything to do with my cancer and chemo, because of the immune status of cancer patients. He told me since I only a couple of treatments left, to wait about 3 weeks after my chemo is done and he'd bet that this GYN wouldn't even find anything.

Just wondering if others have had this problem. What was you outcome?

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  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 Member Posts: 824 Member
    #2
    Hi Holly
    I went for my yearly Gyn visit in February. The nurse called me a few days later and said I have cervical inflammation and need to come back in for another PAP in 4-6 months. I have it scheduled for August.

    I asked the nurse if it could be caused from the chemo and I too heard the paper shuffle, and felt the "Duh" moment and then she perkily said " Why yes. It just might be the chemo".
    So, I asked my oncologist and she says oh yes, she is sure that is probably what the cause is but to go for the re-check anyway just to make sure.BTW- I have been having PAPS for 40 years and this is the first time it has ever been suspicious.I also have inflammmation in my urinary tract on down ( get my drift?) as well as in my colon and various other parts of my body.

    I know you are asking about Dysplasia but just wanted to let you know that yes, chemo CAN and DOES affect the female organs as well as everything else in the body ( in my own opinion )

    Hoping your gyn finds nothing your next visit.

    -Pat
  • khl8
    khl8 Member Posts: 807
    #3
    Wish I could help with this
    Wish I could help with this Holly! My surgeon took uterus, fallopian tubes and my cervix when they did my resection. He suggested all the organs that can be removed be taken out. I am thankful for his advice, saved me from additional surgery down the line. However, the recovery from the surgery and the instant menapause was lovely!
    Kathy
  • HollyID
    HollyID Member Posts: 946 Member
    #4
    UPDATE:
    I went to a friend of mine who's a GYN/OB. He agreed that something needed to be done. I did go back and have a biopsy under a colposcope. Well, he called my onc who disagreed that anything really needed to be done and that it would probably go away and was caused by the 5-FU. My OB/GYN thought differently, so he called the medical director of oncology/GYN at the University of Utah (U of U). He agreed with my GYN that something did need to happen except not while on chemo. (I'm done next week with chemo). He also stated that women have close to a 92% of uterine cancer if they are also dx with CC. My GYN didn't know this nor did I. The GYN at the U of U suggested hysterectomy, which I concur with since I don't want to have to deal with another cancer. The GYN at the U of U also wanted genetic testing done to see if I have LYNCH syndrome. My conversation with him was very interesting and informative.

    Just thought you women should be aware.
  • geotina
    geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
    #5
    HollyID said:

    UPDATE:
    I went to a friend of mine who's a GYN/OB. He agreed that something needed to be done. I did go back and have a biopsy under a colposcope. Well, he called my onc who disagreed that anything really needed to be done and that it would probably go away and was caused by the 5-FU. My OB/GYN thought differently, so he called the medical director of oncology/GYN at the University of Utah (U of U). He agreed with my GYN that something did need to happen except not while on chemo. (I'm done next week with chemo). He also stated that women have close to a 92% of uterine cancer if they are also dx with CC. My GYN didn't know this nor did I. The GYN at the U of U suggested hysterectomy, which I concur with since I don't want to have to deal with another cancer. The GYN at the U of U also wanted genetic testing done to see if I have LYNCH syndrome. My conversation with him was very interesting and informative.

    Just thought you women should be aware.

    Hi Holly -
    You know, this is starting to make sense especially if you look at the problems that Krista is now facing, cc mets to her ovaries. Having the hysterectomy is probably in your best interest now to avoid future problems.

    Best to you - Tina
  • HollyID
    HollyID Member Posts: 946 Member
    #6
    HollyID said:

    UPDATE:
    I went to a friend of mine who's a GYN/OB. He agreed that something needed to be done. I did go back and have a biopsy under a colposcope. Well, he called my onc who disagreed that anything really needed to be done and that it would probably go away and was caused by the 5-FU. My OB/GYN thought differently, so he called the medical director of oncology/GYN at the University of Utah (U of U). He agreed with my GYN that something did need to happen except not while on chemo. (I'm done next week with chemo). He also stated that women have close to a 92% of uterine cancer if they are also dx with CC. My GYN didn't know this nor did I. The GYN at the U of U suggested hysterectomy, which I concur with since I don't want to have to deal with another cancer. The GYN at the U of U also wanted genetic testing done to see if I have LYNCH syndrome. My conversation with him was very interesting and informative.

    Just thought you women should be aware.

    I should have said a 92% chance of getting
    uterine cancer.

    Now, I do remember my surgeon who did my LAR said to make sure I got my mammograms every year because there is a VERY high correlation to Breast cancer and colon cancer. Even though men get breast cancer as well, it made wonder if this attacks womens parts more aggressively than men? Who knows?

    I should clarify that I went to the original GYN for the biopsy. He sent my records to my friend, Dr. B. I have no idea why I didn't go to him in the first place. Dave was more impressed as well with his manner. I don't think I can ever go back to the original GYN. I still think he's a d-bag. GRRRRR.
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #7
    I've been ok in this area
    Hi Holly,

    I actually had "abnormal cells" on a pap test 12 yrs ago & had cryotherapy to freeze and kill the bad cells in that area. All annual pap exams since then have been normal, including all since I got a cancer dx 3 years ago.
    I'm glad you got someone else's opinion. I don't have any advice beyond getting another opinion & it looks like you've done that.

    Take care and best wishes,
    Lisa
  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    #8
    Not 92%
    Holly, the increased chance of getting uterine cancer after colon cancer is ONLY IN THOSE WHO have the genetic HNPCC trait. (MD ANDERSON info)
  • HollyID
    HollyID Member Posts: 946 Member
    #9
    dianetavegia said:

    Not 92%
    Holly, the increased chance of getting uterine cancer after colon cancer is ONLY IN THOSE WHO have the genetic HNPCC trait. (MD ANDERSON info)

    Diane...
    Thanks for that clarification.

    I knew there was a correlation between genetics and uterine cancer.

    I know he said it was a 92% of getting cancer and I think that's if you test positive if you have lynch syndrome mutation. I guess is measured by micro-satellite instability.

    Just for fun, do you have the website available where you read this? I've been reading like mad since I got home from his office yesterday.
  • pcs1453
    pcs1453 Member Posts: 75
    #10
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    Funny, I just posted about my 1st year off chemo and told about a positive pap. Check it out. Sounds real close to what you are going through.

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