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Endometrial Biopsy: I’m terrified, what can I expect?
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Apr 13 6:54pm | Replies (123)Comment receiving replies
It is carcinosarcoma a very aggressive and rare endometrial cancer. My survival rate is 0-10% if in advanced stages. It is in lymph nodes in pelvic area. I'm having a pet scan March 12th. I'm getting port Wednesday the 5th. I'll have 3-5 hour treatments of chemo when emergency authorization comes through. Hoping for chemo the same week I get port but may be following Monday. If, after the first 3 treatments there's no shrinkage of lymph nodes, so they can see where surgery needed, then I will transfer my care to a local female oncologist and give her a try. I have nothing to lose because they won't do surgery if chemo isn't successful. Needless to say, I am terrified.
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Hey Carol - I can understand that you are terrified. That is a lot to happen and a lot of waiting involved. I'm so sorry that you're dealing with all of this. I wish you all the best tomorrow with the 'port'. Sending all sorts of good wishes to you. Sure wish you didn't have to go through this.
carol1024, I wish you the absolte best. I want you to know that my mom, in her sixties at the time, was dx'd with carcinosarcoma in 2013. She had a hysterectomy and local radiation, and went on recurrence free till 2021. In 2021 it appeared in her lung (it has predilection for that), she had surgery and a few rounds of chemo- she is still alive and kicking in 2025. Hang in there and all the best to you.
PS- I am dealing with my own unfortunate issues, undergoing a uterine biopsy for heavy midcycle bleeding, but that's a whole other story... Prayers up and soldiering on. I might be back on here for support at some point myself.
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my uterus lining is 37 mm i have a pre op appt with my dr this week. my left side of my abdomen hurts sometimes, a new development. i am 76 yrs old and have severe hip arthritis.