Hi folks, all the info (written and spoken) after my hysterectomy, was that two sentinel lymph nodes were taken and analysed. I met with the Chemo doc on Friday and she said that four were taken.
it’s probably not important but it’s really freaking me out because they said three out of four had cancer, whereas before I was told that one out of two did.
I can’t think of a single reason for the discrepancy, but thought someone in here might know? There are some simple but explainable reasons why I can’t find out from my surgery team, I am trying.
Hi Captainloo
I am sorry that you are worrying about this. Could you contact your CNS and ask for some clarification? They will be able to look specifically for you.
The sentinel lymph nodes are the first lymph nodes that the tumour drains into and are a way of looking to see if the cancer has entered the lymphatic system. If it has then sometimes they will look at the next lymph nodes. I wonder if this is what has happened- they took the first 2 and then checked further.
If there is a chance that the cancer has then the chemo is being given to mop up any stray cells. And that is what they seem to be doing for you.
If it was 1/2 or 3/4 then the chemo treatment would still be the same. I know for me some of the early hospital letters I had were slightly different to the post op ones and sometimes it can just help to check with your CNS and get a little extra reassurance.
Good Luck with your chemo. Mine was 2022 and am doing ok.
Jane
Might be worth asking GP who will have been sent reports from every appointment.
