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wasil1216
wasil1216 Member Posts: 15
in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1
If anyone could help me.... I am awaiting results and if in fact they confirm I have Uterine Cancer would you have the hysterectomy performed by Gynecologist or should I immediately look into a Gynecologic Oncologist? I am so scared and spending days on end looking up information and it is so overwhelming. Please help as this is all happening so fast.

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  • Cynthia Rose
    Cynthia Rose Member Posts: 35
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    Have It preformed by a Oncologist Gynecologist.Where are you from?? My Mom had the Divinci.
  • wasil1216
    wasil1216 Member Posts: 15
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    Cynthia Rose said:

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    Have It preformed by a Oncologist Gynecologist.Where are you from?? My Mom had the Divinci.

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    I am from Boston area. When I looked into Surgeons for the daVinci, my Gynecologist is listed under the Surgeon's name that performs it BUT she's not an Oncologist. But you would definately choose the Oncologist right? It is what I most need to know right now as I am so unsure of everything. ((Hugs for answering so quickly))).
  • Cynthia Rose
    Cynthia Rose Member Posts: 35
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    wasil1216 said:

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    I am from Boston area. When I looked into Surgeons for the daVinci, my Gynecologist is listed under the Surgeon's name that performs it BUT she's not an Oncologist. But you would definately choose the Oncologist right? It is what I most need to know right now as I am so unsure of everything. ((Hugs for answering so quickly))).

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    I would.That is what Moms Gyn Dr. Told her.He wouldnt do it and he is the Best around here!!He sent her to a Oncologist Gyn.She Just Happend to do the Davinci.And that is how she got to be a stage 4.The Davici magnifies Everthing and mom had some on her bladder and Diaphram.Dr. Pailey got it all. But she did say it was SO small She almost missed it.You recover MUCH faster to.We left The day after the Hysterectomy!I WISH you could get a Oncologist to do the DiVinci!!!! I hope the other ladies will Chime in!!! :) Remeber to breath.I know how scarey all this is.Going through it now with Mom.Its amazing how much calmer we are now.The ladies here are Wonderful And give Peace of mind!!
  • jazzy1
    jazzy1 Member Posts: 1,379
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    Cynthia Rose said:

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    I would.That is what Moms Gyn Dr. Told her.He wouldnt do it and he is the Best around here!!He sent her to a Oncologist Gyn.She Just Happend to do the Davinci.And that is how she got to be a stage 4.The Davici magnifies Everthing and mom had some on her bladder and Diaphram.Dr. Pailey got it all. But she did say it was SO small She almost missed it.You recover MUCH faster to.We left The day after the Hysterectomy!I WISH you could get a Oncologist to do the DiVinci!!!! I hope the other ladies will Chime in!!! :) Remeber to breath.I know how scarey all this is.Going through it now with Mom.Its amazing how much calmer we are now.The ladies here are Wonderful And give Peace of mind!!

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    I had both my OB and oncologist OB do my hysterectomy (total not DiVinci). OB told me this is fairly common situation to have both in on surgery. If I now look at the situation, the oncologist OB would have been sufficient and wondering today if my OB was in it for the $$$. Who really knows.

    Good luck!
  • Cynthia Rose
    Cynthia Rose Member Posts: 35
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    wasil1216 said:

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    I am from Boston area. When I looked into Surgeons for the daVinci, my Gynecologist is listed under the Surgeon's name that performs it BUT she's not an Oncologist. But you would definately choose the Oncologist right? It is what I most need to know right now as I am so unsure of everything. ((Hugs for answering so quickly))).

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    I found you a Doc!!!! Colleen Feltmate brighamandwomens.org Is the web site.In Boston.Hope this helps!!
  • wasil1216
    wasil1216 Member Posts: 15
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    Cynthia Rose said:

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    I found you a Doc!!!! Colleen Feltmate brighamandwomens.org Is the web site.In Boston.Hope this helps!!

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    Cynthia and others: THANK YOU, THANK YOU so very much. I have her info in front of me. I can't tell you how much this site means to me. I don't want to go into this without any information and you all have been a Blessing to me. I find myself on the Discussion Boards for hours. You all are such an inspiration. ((many many thanks))
  • wasil1216
    wasil1216 Member Posts: 15
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    Cynthia Rose said:

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    I found you a Doc!!!! Colleen Feltmate brighamandwomens.org Is the web site.In Boston.Hope this helps!!

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    Cynthia and others: THANK YOU, THANK YOU so very much. I have her info in front of me. I can't tell you how much this site means to me. I don't want to go into this without any information and you all have been a Blessing to me. I find myself on the Discussion Boards for hours. You all are such an inspiration. ((many many thanks))
  • MarieA
    MarieA Member Posts: 18
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    wasil1216 said:

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    Cynthia and others: THANK YOU, THANK YOU so very much. I have her info in front of me. I can't tell you how much this site means to me. I don't want to go into this without any information and you all have been a Blessing to me. I find myself on the Discussion Boards for hours. You all are such an inspiration. ((many many thanks))

    hysterectomy
    I had a radical hysterectomy a month ago at MA General, they were wonderful. I was also diagnosed with endometrial cancer. I can't say enough good things about the hospitals obgyn oncology center. I also frequented this discussion group, it was two months wait from diagnosis til surgery. I am hoping and praying all goes as well for you as it did for me. Many Blessings!
  • wasil1216
    wasil1216 Member Posts: 15
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    MarieA said:

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    I had a radical hysterectomy a month ago at MA General, they were wonderful. I was also diagnosed with endometrial cancer. I can't say enough good things about the hospitals obgyn oncology center. I also frequented this discussion group, it was two months wait from diagnosis til surgery. I am hoping and praying all goes as well for you as it did for me. Many Blessings!

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    I had looked into MAGeneral Dr's as well but didn't find a Gyn-Oncologist there that performed daVinci Hysterectomy. I know I need to speak with my GYN first... Wow 2 months wait for your surgery..is this common? Some of the posts I thought I read had them sooner to diagnosis. Thank you for your prayers and Bless you as well !!
  • Fayard
    Fayard Member Posts: 438 Member
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    Onco/Gyno
    I had a radical hysterectomy, Da Vinchi, by an onco/gyno.
    I eaited about 2 weeks, because it has around Christmas time and there were not ORs available.
    You do want to have one.
  • kkstef
    kkstef Member Posts: 688 Member
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    wasil1216 said:

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    I had looked into MAGeneral Dr's as well but didn't find a Gyn-Oncologist there that performed daVinci Hysterectomy. I know I need to speak with my GYN first... Wow 2 months wait for your surgery..is this common? Some of the posts I thought I read had them sooner to diagnosis. Thank you for your prayers and Bless you as well !!

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    Wasil..

    I had the DaVinci method and I waited about a month, once I saw the Gyn Oncologist.

    There are pro's and con's to both methods, so I think it is most important that you have a GYN Oncologist do the procedure and select one that you feel comfortable with. Yes, the recovery is faster with the DaVinci but I think their technical knowledge, experience and communication skills are much more important than which procedure they do.

    Your Gyn may know some really good GYN-ONC that she could recommend....read up about them, etc. Meet with one and see what you think.... A second opinion is always a good idea too. And definitely do it if you don't feel comfortable with the first one.

    We are here for you....so ask away.

    Hugs, Karen
  • sleem
    sleem Member Posts: 92
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    Gyn-Onco
    My research put me to having a Gyn-Onco. I had regular OB-GYN & changed. Everyone has there own trust, safety level. I am quite satisfied.
  • Ro10
    Ro10 Member Posts: 1,561 Member
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    sleem said:

    Gyn-Onco
    My research put me to having a Gyn-Onco. I had regular OB-GYN & changed. Everyone has there own trust, safety level. I am quite satisfied.

    Wasil My OB/GYN recommended a GYN/ONOCOLOGIST
    When I hd my abnormal PAP my GYN recommended I see a GYN/ONO to do the surgery. They are more skilled with the staging process. I had the DaVinci surgery.

    Good luck with your surgery, and feel free to come back with any more questions you may have. In peace and caring.
  • Kaleena
    Kaleena Member Posts: 2,088 Member
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    Go with a Gyn/Onc
    Wasil

    My gyn did my hysterectomy, however, they did not know I had cancer. But after the hysterectomy and the path came back, I had to go back in for staging surgery. My gyn directed me to a gyn/onc because during surgery not only can they better spot stuff, they are good at repairs also.

    I hope this helps.

    Kathy
  • Chestnut51
    Chestnut51 Member Posts: 16
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    I am in the same boat as
    I am in the same boat as you. I have always been very healthy, and this is freaking me out. Will my life ever be the same again.?
  • Chestnut51
    Chestnut51 Member Posts: 16
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    Chestnut51 said:

    I am in the same boat as
    I am in the same boat as you. I have always been very healthy, and this is freaking me out. Will my life ever be the same again.?

    I need some words of
    I need some words of encourgement from people who have been through this. I am tired of hearing the "Im so sorry" thing.
  • paris11
    paris11 Member Posts: 159
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    Chestnut51 said:

    I need some words of
    I need some words of encourgement from people who have been through this. I am tired of hearing the "Im so sorry" thing.

    ABSOLUTELY: AN GYN/ONCOLOGIST MANDATORY
    Boston is fantastic for medicine.

    Mass Gen. Dana-Farber

    Go with a Onc you trust. One that listens.

    Connie
  • wasil1216
    wasil1216 Member Posts: 15
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    paris11 said:

    ABSOLUTELY: AN GYN/ONCOLOGIST MANDATORY
    Boston is fantastic for medicine.

    Mass Gen. Dana-Farber

    Go with a Onc you trust. One that listens.

    Connie

    Mass General- Dana Farber
    Thanks Connie for your reply. I too have heard great things about these Hospitals however was lucky enough never to have needed them in the past. Now however is a different story. I hope i will be able to get an appt there as right now i am unfamiliar with the protocol. All this is so new and overwhelming.

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