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I agree on all counts!
I am IICm p53abn grade 2 endometrioid cancer. I have found a lot of research on my mutation type. My problem is that my doctor gave me an over-the-top positive prognosis of 98% 5-year OS. Doing my own research, it's more like 36%-70% depending on other risk factors and treatment choices. My doctor (not at Mayo) has a treatment plan based on the assumption that my cancer is low risk. I have an appointment for a second opinion at the U of MN Masonic Cancer Center (I live in the Twin Cities). My husband went to Mayo for his prostate cancer and got cutting-edge care. If Masonic doesn't work out, I'm Rochester-bound.

BTW, I used to work for the VA to push for the implementation of evidence-based care for colorectal cancer. I never thought the skill set I developed there would be so personally useful. If I can help anyone else in any way, I'd be honored to do so.

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@koche005 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Thank you for sharing your diagnosis and your mutation type. You skill set is so helpful and thank you for offering to help others.

When is your appointment scheduled at U of MN Masonic?

Hi, In April 2025, I was diagnosed with Uterine Serous Cancer stage 2c m (p53abn) myometrial invasion < 50% with no lymph or spread outside of that. I had surgery May 29. 6 rounds of chemo is the standard of care, so I am told. I had 1 session of chemo in July and had extreme painful neuropathy in my feet and hands. They are still numb. Treatment was put on hold to allow my body to recover. I had Signatera test in August and result was positive (although low mil) so I am considering doing another chemo session and retaking Signatera test 4 weeks out as my Oncologist recommends. Hopefully, the next test will be negative. Like you, I was surprised at her high 5y OS and recurrence rate numbers. I do not want a reduced quality of life from 6 rounds of chemo that may land me in a wheelchair due to the neuropathy.