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Gyne Cancer (ovarian) Foregoing Treatment

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Aug 18 4:16pm | Replies (15)

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@ckeintz Welcome to our Gynecologic Cancers Support Group.
May I ask if the kind of cancer that you were diagnosed with? What kind of treatment did you have?

When I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer (endometroid adenocarcinoma, Grade 1, Stage 1a), I had a hysterectomy that removed my uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. The hysterectomy was laparoscopic. When I returned for follow-up about 6 weeks after the surgery my gyn/oncologist gave me a Cancer Survival Plan that included information about my cancer, my pathology reports, and the recommendations for follow-up - how often and kind of follow-up.

What has your cancer care team told you about your follow-ups - often referred to as cancer surveillance appointments?

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@naturegirl5 Thank you for responding. So kind. I had fallopian tube cancer on my left side. I did 1 year of monthly chemotherapy and 2 years of Lynparza ( chemo drug) I am wondering about follow up with my clinic team and what is considered the highest level of post care. I am having blood draws quarterly to measure my HE4 and CA 125. But thinking about asking for CT scans with contrast- and wondered what are the most frequent locations that ovarian cancers may spread