I had a hysterectomy 4 weeks ago and now have been told I have to have Chemo AND radiotherapy- is this normal? In my book I seemed to think I would have one or the other?
That’s same as me and they referred me to genetic testing but not heard anything yet xx
I also had same treatment as you x
I was told in April had lynch but just had phone call last week.
But appointments coming through now. Hope you don't have to wait too long.
Hi was diagnosed end beginning of Feb had the Robotic op end of Feb and bracy May
July Christie’s said they would chase up stay Mary’s re lynch testing I don’t know much about that I will chase up with Christie’s tomorrow I was told it takes a few months
I had loss of something I can’t remember now what it was x
The letter said loss of MLH1 and PMS2
not sure if this is suspicious of lynch ?
Hi Ronny, do you mean chemoradiation, where you have both concurrently, or one after the other?
Hi Ronny
I had chemotherapy followed by external beam radiation. It is the normal suggested treatment for certain stages and grades.
Lower stage and lower grade tend to have just the radiotherapy. Higher stage and higher grade and /or LVSI would tend to be offered chemo as well. There is variation though and a few ladies can be offered a chemoradiation treatment where both are given together. There are also some other genetic markers that can affect the treatment offered.
Radiotherapy is to try to prevent a local recurrence. Chemotherapy is to try to prevent a whole body recurrence.
Do you know your post op pathology results?
Jane
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