Hi ,my name is Kaz . I've just been given a diagnosis of Atipical Hyperplasia,which isn't cancer yet,and the treatment plan is hysterectomy. I'm feeling a bit in limbo,don't really know how to feel at the moment.I was told that even though the biopsy showed changing cells,they still won't know for certain if there is cancer elsewhere in my womb until everything is in the lab.Booked for an MRI on 4th June,op possibly 1st week July.
Hi Kaz
Welcome to the Womb group.
I am sorry to hear that you have had a diagnosis of atypical hyperplasia.
I can understand why you are feeling in limbo at the moment. It is hard to be diagnosed with something that could lead on to cancer. Hyperplasia means that the womb lining is thicker than they would like it to be and that the changing cells would suggest that the hysterectomy is a good plan. If it does turn out that there are some cancer cells, then they would hopefully be at a very early stage.
This link may be helpful.
Endometrial Hyperplasia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment (patient.info)
Everyone who has a hysterectomy will have pathology done post op and for me it took around 3 1/2 weeks to come back- although it can vary. The MRI will help them pinpoint any areas of concern but it is the post op pathology that will give them the confirmation either way.
I am pleased you do not have to wait too much longer- the waiting is hard and all sorts can go through your mind.
My hysterectomy was done in April 2022 and was laparoscopic. I stayed in hospital for one night and was then home. The op was straight forward, I had very little pain and recovered well.
If there is anything you want to ask, then please do so, There are a lovely bunch of ladies on here who will want to offer you support.
Jane
