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Is timing between diagnosis and hysterectomy critical?
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@dlgbb @val64. Wow, our stories are so similar to one another. My gynecologist who I originally consulted when I had post-menopausal spotting also did not think I had the risk factors for endometrial cancer. I had an ultrasound that indicated “suspicious for endometrial carcinoma” and then a D&C and hysteroscopy was scheduled by the gynecologist. My gynecologist said he was stunned by my diagnosis of endometroid adenocarcinoma FIGO Grade 1. Wrong. I did have some of the risk factors but I guess I was too think, also. Fortunately, once the diagnosis was made I got into Mayo Clinic quickly and the gyn-oncologist I saw scheduled me for a hysterectomy within a week. So, from diagnosis to hysterectomy was just two weeks. I agree with you, @dlgbb. Your wait is too long. Will you call the office and see if you can get in sooner?
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@naturegirl5 @val64
Good morning, I won’t try to get in any earlier at this point, as my appointment is next Thursday. After surgery, it took 2 weeks for surgical pathology to come back, which recommended the DNA testing, and then another 2 weeks for those results to come back. I guess that is why the results are not given until the 6 week surgical follow up. My concern, though, is if 3 of us were told we couldn’t have endometrial cancer because we didn’t meet criteria (I am thin as well, have 3 children), why isn’t there more awareness of the atypical cases? This is very concerning for patients who are losing precious time because of an assumption.