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What were your first signs of endometrial cancer?
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What kind of biopsy did you have, one done in the office? I am in a similar situation. I'm 74 and have had two episodes of very light spotting. Saw my gynecologist and had a normal exam and normal transvaginal ultrasound. She didn't think a biopsy was necessary due to normal ultrasound. I didn't want the in office biopsy because I had one done before and it was very painful. She said she'd do a biopsy under sedation if I wanted one. I plan to message her about setting that up.
What is your treatment plan for the cancer after your surgery? Thanks.
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Hello, I’m 54 and had had abnormal bleeding for approximately six months with an ultrasound at month one and an ultrasound at month six. The second ultrasound showed thickening of the uterus and some polyps. I had a hysteroscopy and DNC under general anesthesia which found my stage one B1 endometrial cancer. I am scheduled for a complete hysterectomy next month.
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I actually could not recall. However, I did have a Pap smear done that day, and the results also came back abnormal. If I were you, I would want to have a pap smear and a biopsy. It is not normal to have spotting at our age.
After the surgery, I had six rounds of chemotherapy in conjunction with immunotherapy. After chemotherapy was completed, I continued with immunotherapy. The original plan was to have two years of immunotherapy. It was discontinued after one year because of adverse side effects from the immunotherapy. I also had three rounds of brachytherapy with no side effects.
I hope you can get in to see your doctor for a biopsy soon.