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Newly Diagnosed: FIGO 2 Uterine Cancer: What does this mean?
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Sep 29 3:14pm | Replies (70)Comment receiving replies
@angierivas1
I agree! I told my gynecological oncologist that those visits never get easier. He said I know! At my last visit earlier this week he told me that if all is well in December, then I will only need checkups every 6 months. I see him every other visit and PA on the next. I like them all and they each seem to be very thorough. The thoughts of changing the frequency is scary too! I guess we just need to be vigilant and super mindful of our bodies. He told me before the biggest clues of a reoccurance would be bleeding and or unexplained pain.
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Hi. My experience is with MD Anderson where a family member was treated for a reoccurrence (we actually think not all of it was caught the first time). I have met a few former patients who continue to check in years after their treatments. One lady who had breast cancer and has been free from it for 21 years told me she had a superstition that if she ever stopped going back, she would likely have a reoccurrence. Obviously, there is no connection. However, this belief probably enhanced the power of her positive thinking, which in many ways is a great support to good health. Trust your instincts and do what you need to alleviate your anxiety.