I thought I would get a hysterectomy. No mention of this. After pep scan they are talking about radiotherapy. Is this normal. I am 66 years old
Hi . Welcome to the Online Community. Normally after biopsies and scans they hold what's known as a MDT meeting (Multi Discipline Team - Surgeons, Oncologists, Anaesthetists, CNS's etc.) They'll evaluate the results and plan treatment forward from that.
An ultrasound scan revealed thickening of my Womb and MRI & CT scans revealed a contained tumour and I had a Laparoscopic Hysterectomy - womb, ovaries, fallopian tubes and cervix removed last year followed by 3 sessions of Brachytherapy (High Density Radiation)
It might be a good idea to join the Womb cancer group since the tumour's in the neck of the womb. Meanwhile some of the ladies here might have some ideas.
It’s always helpful to others if you write a little something (or a lot) about yourself and your journey to date. You can enter it into your profile (click on your username and select “Profile”) It’s helpful to other members with a similar diagnosis who can then hopefully answer your questions. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. You can amend or update it at any time. If you’re not sure what to write, just click on my username.
It might also be a good idea to download this booklet Understanding Womb (Endometrial) Cancer I found it invaluable in my journey.
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Sending you welcoming hugs, B xx
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