FIGO stands for International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO).

it's the scientific language that doctors and pathologist use when speaking about the cancer and the hallmark characteristics of each stage.

@sbryant

Here is an explanation of FIGO in endometrial cancer. FIGO Grade refers to the organization and appearance of the cells that were obtained during biopsy. Typically FIGO Grade is assigned by the pathologist who views the biopsy and writes the pathology report.

American Cancer Society: Endometrial Cancer Stages:

-- https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/endometrial-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/staging.html

Does this help to explain?

I am to have a total hysterectomy and removal of both ovaries in about a week. I have never had surgery before & am freaking out! The pap test showed no sign of cancer on the cervix but since there's cancer in my family they are removing it all as a precaution. Won't know until after if it's cancer & if so, just have to hope none is left behind or has gotten to the lymph nodes. Was it hard going into menopause completely while recovering from surgery as well? Was you sex life affected & how much? Did you have any infection or complications? I'm not sure about any of this.