Re:Test for uterine sarcoma

[Guest guest]

Yes, I inquired about the possibility of these fast-growing fibroids actually

being cancer, but was told by not one, but several gyns that I really " didn't

fit the profile. "

When pressed, one rushed doctor (my second pre-surgical opinion) claimed the

only way to know for sure would be to remove my uterus, and find out I had

cancer " after the fact. "

Is there a uterine sarcoma test--I mean, short of surgical intervention?

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/11/02 8:48:39 AM US Mountain Standard Time,

ARomaWithAView@... writes:

> When pressed, one rushed doctor (my second pre-surgical opinion) claimed the

> only way to know for sure would be to remove my uterus, and find out I had

> cancer " after the fact. "

> Is there a uterine sarcoma test--I mean, short of surgical intervention?

>

>

>

Dear ARomaWithAView:

I don't think so. I think they just do an endometrial biopsy and if they

find something then they determine what kind of cancer cells they are looking

at. The thing is, what if there is a uterine sarcoma but it is not advanced

enough to have gotten cancer cells to other parts of the uterus yet? I'm

seeing my gyn on Tuesday because the radiologist I saw last Monday thought

this growth spurt had come on too quickly. That doesn't really mean anything

except that it should be investigated. I'll keep you posted.

" Grazie: :-)

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/11/02 8:48:39 AM US Mountain Standard Time,

ARomaWithAView@... writes:

> Yes, I inquired about the possibility of these fast-growing fibroids

> actually

> being cancer, but was told by not one, but several gyns that I really

> " didn't

> fit the profile. "

> When pressed, one rushed doctor (my second pre-surgical opinion) claimed

> the

> only way to know for sure would be to remove my uterus, and find out I had

> cancer " after the fact. "

>

Forgot to ask you . . . did you get a myo or a uae?

[Guest guest]

I eventually had a UAE. Since none of the fibroids grew, I assume the gynos

were correct in their belief that I DID NOT have cancer.

[Guest guest]

Yes, I just remembered--prior to UAE I did have an endometrial biopsy, which

revealed nothing ominous.

I'm now inclined to think that the large majority of us having rapid growth

fibroids really need not worry about cancer. I'm betting that is the case

with you. (How old are you?) Pre or peri or menopausal--remember you're

benign -- until proven otherwise!

Of course while it's reassuring to know we don't have cancer, it doesn't mean

we still can't have bothersome symptoms and real complaints!

Good Luck to you!

Arrivederci

Roma

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/11/02 11:13:47 AM US Mountain Standard Time,

ARomaWithAView@... writes:

> (How old are you?) Pre or peri or menopausal--

I'm 55. I'm still menstruating. I don't know if I'm pre- or

peri-menopausal. I just had my first appointment with a naturopath and she's

going to try to find out. She asked me to start by taking my basal body

temperature to see if i'm ovulating.

The reason I had the ultrasound last Monday was to confirm that I did not

have problems with my endometrial lining. My gyn had tried to do a biopsy

but my cervix is stenosed. Rather than do the outpatient procedure, we opted

for the ultrasound. The lining looked o.k. but the fast growth needs to be

checked. So, she'll probably suggest the biopsy again. I might get a second

opinion because I really don't feel comfortable enough with her to go into

her operating room.

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/12/02 7:02:34 AM US Mountain Standard Time,

loneyprpn@... writes:

> I had my myo done and also a fine

> needle biopsy done and it showed no cancer

Fine needle biopsy. I've never heard of that. Was it done before or during

the surgery? Oops. Probably before. Because if it had come back positive

you might have wanted an oncologist surgeon. Thanks.

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/12/02 7:02:34 AM US Mountain Standard Time,

loneyprpn@... writes:

> had a very fast growing fibroid. I had my myo done and also a fine

> needle biopsy done and it showed no cancer. I know the time that I

> had to wait for the results it was a big worry period for me for

> nothing.

>

>

>

Ooops again. I didn't read your message clearly. It's obvious that you did

indeed

have the biopsy done before the surgery. Sorry.

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

I had a very fast growing fibroid. I had my myo done and also a fine

needle biopsy done and it showed no cancer. I know the time that I

had to wait for the results it was a big worry period for me for

nothing.