Surgery

Greggriggs
Greggriggs Member Posts: 132
edited March 2014 in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1
I have a sister in law that is going in for surgery to have her uterus removed.
They did a biopsy and said it was cancer.
She is 81 years old .
I had a lung removed in 2006 but before they did the surgery they did ct scan an a Pet scan.
Have any of you had this surgery and if so did they do it with out pet scan???
She had a CT scan but no pet I am scared.
Greg

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  • hopeful girl 1
    hopeful girl 1 Member Posts: 454
    #2
    Surgery
    I had an endometrial biopsy, a ct, an ultrasound, and a pet scan before surgery.
  • Ro10
    Ro10 Member Posts: 1,561 Member
    #3
    I did not have a CT or PET before surgery
    I had the endometrial biopsy before the hysterectomy, but did not have any other tests before I had the robotic surgery. They really thought the hysterectomy would remove all the cancer, but it had spread to the lymph nodes.

    I hope you sister in law does well with her surgery. In peace and caring.
  • kkstef
    kkstef Member Posts: 688 Member
    #4
    My experience
    Greg, I am sorry to hear about your sister-in-law and hope the surgery goes well and that the cancer is contained within the uterus.

    I did not have a CT or a PET right before my surgery.

    I know all of this is frightening and don't hesitate to ask any questions yu have. Your sister-in-law can always get a second opinion if that would make her more comfortable. I find that each physician has their own "routine" it seems.

    Wishing the best to all of you!

    Karen
  • Greggriggs
    Greggriggs Member Posts: 132
    #5
    hopeful girl 1 said:

    Surgery
    I had an endometrial biopsy, a ct, an ultrasound, and a pet scan before surgery.

    Thank you for your reply.
    It
    Thank you for your reply.
    It means a lot to me.
    Bless ya.
    Greg
  • Greggriggs
    Greggriggs Member Posts: 132
    #6
    Ro10 said:

    I did not have a CT or PET before surgery
    I had the endometrial biopsy before the hysterectomy, but did not have any other tests before I had the robotic surgery. They really thought the hysterectomy would remove all the cancer, but it had spread to the lymph nodes.

    I hope you sister in law does well with her surgery. In peace and caring.

    Thank you for takeing the time and careing.
    I hope she does well .
    I read the post to her Bless you
    Greg
  • Greggriggs
    Greggriggs Member Posts: 132
    #7
    kkstef said:

    My experience
    Greg, I am sorry to hear about your sister-in-law and hope the surgery goes well and that the cancer is contained within the uterus.

    I did not have a CT or a PET right before my surgery.

    I know all of this is frightening and don't hesitate to ask any questions yu have. Your sister-in-law can always get a second opinion if that would make her more comfortable. I find that each physician has their own "routine" it seems.

    Wishing the best to all of you!

    Karen

    Hi Karen.
    I think she should have seen someone else about a year ago.
    But she is on spunky 82 year old.
    I guess she will know Next wednesday.
    Bless you and thank you .
    Greg
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #8
    Greggriggs said:

    Hi Karen.
    I think she should have seen someone else about a year ago.
    But she is on spunky 82 year old.
    I guess she will know Next wednesday.
    Bless you and thank you .
    Greg

    No CT, no PET scan
    I, too, had "only" ultrasound and endometrial biopsy prior to surgery. I don't know what the thinking is about who needs scans and who doesn't. I also did not have a C125 blood test and never have. My endo cancer is Stage 1b, Grade 1, but they didn't know that until after surgery, so I have no idea why I didn't have scans, etc. while others did.

    Best wishes for your sister in law Wednesday. Please let us know how she does.

    Suzanne
  • Domina
    Domina Member Posts: 62
    #9
    to greggriggs: surgery
    I had blood work up, chest x-ray, ekg, internal ultrasound, d & c w/hysterscope, no endometrial biopsy, no pet scan, did have cat scan before my radical hysterectomy on 1/12/11. Each doctor orders tests based on individual patients needs & what doc has used diagnosticaly on past patients.
    Please have your sis-in-law ask questions. I understand your fears for your
    loved one, that is normal. I'm sorry she & her loving family members have to go through this but you all are not alone. Keep coming back here & ask the doc questions. If she uses internet, encourage her to come here also. Good luck & God bless.

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