Update for the Ladies

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pcs1453
pcs1453 Member Posts: 75
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Update for you ladies who may have had a similar experience. A few months back I posted that nine months after finishing chemo I had a pap test that showed severely abnormal cells and my gyno pretty much said they were probably cancer cells. He did a biopsy of the cervix that came out negative. Still concerned about where the bad cells came from he scheduled me for out patient surgery, a D & C, Hysteroscopy, & a cone biopsy. Again all negative. Meanwhile I had a f/u appt. with my onc. He said the bad pap test was his fault as chemo can cause a change to cell structure. I also had a f/u CT and a ultra sound that looked OK. So, my gyno consulted with a specialist onc/gyno and they felt I should at least have my ovaries removed but a total hysterectomy wouldn't be out of line. I figured if I'm going to go through surgery again, take it all, I don't need it. I had surgery in August and again all the path reports were negative. My oncologist may have been right all along but I'm glad I had the surgery. One less thing to worry about. Now, the end of October is my 2nd f/u colonoscopy. Hopefully, all will be well. I feel it will be. At least I don't have to see my gyno for a whole year.

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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
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    I am glad things are going
    I am glad things are going so well; you must be relieved!
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
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    Yup, me too!
    At my scheduling of my bowel resection, I was asked about my uterus, etc...since my mom had had endometrial cancer (survived), and considering my age (49 at the time), I said "Take all of it!!!".

    They did. Ovaries, too. My GYN surgeon said it was the smallest uterus she every removed, perfect in every way...lol...only thing I had that was... After 3 months of hot flashes, etc, I went back to 'normal', and have never looked back.

    I asked that the order of removal be first the hyster, then the resection, since the uterus rides above where the gastric surgeon needed to be (why they didn't come up with that thought, I don't know...ROFL~), they had it the other way around...

    No regrets, but I was done with kids anyway, so for me it was a slam dunk decision...and now with one less place that the beast can reappear in...

    Thanks for the info!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • pcs1453
    pcs1453 Member Posts: 75
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    AnneCan said:

    I am glad things are going
    I am glad things are going so well; you must be relieved!

    Thanks
    Yes, I am. Thanks
  • pcs1453
    pcs1453 Member Posts: 75
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    KathiM said:

    Yup, me too!
    At my scheduling of my bowel resection, I was asked about my uterus, etc...since my mom had had endometrial cancer (survived), and considering my age (49 at the time), I said "Take all of it!!!".

    They did. Ovaries, too. My GYN surgeon said it was the smallest uterus she every removed, perfect in every way...lol...only thing I had that was... After 3 months of hot flashes, etc, I went back to 'normal', and have never looked back.

    I asked that the order of removal be first the hyster, then the resection, since the uterus rides above where the gastric surgeon needed to be (why they didn't come up with that thought, I don't know...ROFL~), they had it the other way around...

    No regrets, but I was done with kids anyway, so for me it was a slam dunk decision...and now with one less place that the beast can reappear in...

    Thanks for the info!

    Hugs, Kathi

    Thanks for Writing
    While I was being prepped for the hysterectomy, my colon resection surgeon came by and I had a chance to talk to her. I asked about if they should have taken my female parts during that surgery. She said since I had no family history they didn't do it. If I knew more at the time, maybe I would have requested it.

    That is funny what you said about the size. I asked my GYN how much the uterus weighed and I think is was only about 1 ounce. I was thinking I'd have a noticeable weight loss. Oh well.

    It was good hearing your story. It sounds like you are doing well.

    Take Care & Hugs to you,

    Paula