So the CT scan and MRI scan are pointing to it being contained in my uterus, I do have a cyst on one kidney that they believe is benign and calcified nodules in my lungs but we believe these are from chickenpox pneumonitis from years ago that required life support.
It is range 3 they didn't mention the grade at all? Is that done once they have looked into lymph nodes? so the surgeon says a complete hysterectomy with robotic or open surgery they will discuss this in a meeting. They want to remove lymph nodes then probably give me radiotherapy. The lovely surgeon was very understanding and very clear, I have said yes do whatever is needed, i am 61 have grown up kids and four grandchildren that I want to see grow up some more, I know they have to give you all the info on risks but i believe they are worth it to stay alive, that is just my feeling's on my situation.
I had got myself into a real state thinking it would have spread, feel a bit better today knowing there is a plan, and now just have to wait for the phone call about the surgery date.
I think it is human nature to go into panic mode, I know I will be scared stiff on the day of the surgery but this has to be done so pull up my big girl panties and get on with it! I have a supportive husband and children.
Hi Kimi and welcome to the group. Well done for having had your CT and MRI and for agreeing to the op. The terminology can be quite confusing but I imagine you’ve been told grade 3 rather than range 3 and that it’s the stage they haven’t mentioned yet as some hospitals give predicted stages but others wait till after the post op histology. It’s good news that the scans point to it being contained in your uterus. I had a laparoscopic hysterectomy in January 2022 at age 63 and then radiotherapy. Your next step will probably be a pre op assessment. Feel free to ask any questions you may have as we have all either been through it or are going through it all!
No it says range 3 in the letter from the consultant
Hi Kimi33
Good to hear it’s looking like confined to uterus, and you know plans re hysterectomy.
i had open hysterectomy and recovered really well from it. At my pre op had really good conversation with anesthetist, and he really helped, I was t nearly as nervous on the day as I thought I would be.
hope you hear about op date soon xx
Yes I am in the midlands going to New Cross for my care not my local hospital
It does seem strange reference to range 3, never heard of that. Im wondering whether a secretary has used wrong word…….
I’d suggest phoning the gynae secretary for clarification as the usual terms are type, grade and stage, not range. It may be a typo!
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