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Adenocarcinoma cervix

Loobey lou
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Hi, was diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma of cervix on Monday 12/2/24 and possible treatment options discussed were hysterectomy, radiotherapy. He booked me in for MRI and CT that I had yesterday and then for a second loop excision at the end of feb? Is the loop excision for biopsy purposes or treatment? I was confused as to if I need a hysterectomy I would need this too

kind regards 

lisa

  • Hi Loobey lou

     

    Thanks for getting in touch and welcome to the online community. My name is Karen and I’m one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists on the Macmillan Support Line.  

     

    I’m sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of cervix. This must feel an uncertain time for you waiting for further tests and scans. These are needed to determine the stage and grade of cervical cancer. The possible treatment options mentioned by your consultant is surgery and radiotherapy, but they will want to see the results of these further scans and tests before making final plans for the best treatment options for you.  

     

    A Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone (LLETZ)

    can be a procedure to remove abnormal cells from the cervix or can be to help diagnose or treat cervical cancer. Unfortunately, we don’t have access to your NHS medical records, so are unable to say for sure what the purpose of the procedure is for you.  We recommend that you speak to your consultant and/or your clinical nurse specialist if you have one.

     

    You may want to spend some time to think through the questions you want to ask your hospital team and these questions and making treatment decisions may guide you.

     

    You may also want to take a look at Macmillan Online Community and the cervical cancer forum where you can find support and share information and experiences with people who have a similar diagnosis.

     

    Please don’t hesitate to give us a call and have a chat with one of the nurses on the Macmillan Support Line if you have any further questions.  

     

    I hope this information is helpful. If you have any other information or support needs, the Macmillan Support Line offers practical, clinical, financial, and emotional support.

     

    Best wishes

     

    Karen, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

     

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email. 

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