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Hey all! I'm tired and sore, but I saw a GYN/ONC today, and he and a visiting MD examined me and came to the same conclusion; My uterus is hard and enlarged, in fact, it's a 15 week size. I also have a 13cm simple cyst on my right ovary. I have to repeat the CA125 test next Friday, but regardless of the results, I AM SCHEDULED FOR A HYSTERECTOMY in 2 weeks! Yay for progress! Biopsies will be done as things are removed, and staging done if needed. He will try to save my left ovary if it looks ok. Sleeping is difficult, I've been up since 4am today; my hips hurt from laying on them and I have pains shooting down the front of my legs. I'm not going to worry about cancer right now, just getting this painful gut taken care of.
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JMac, I had postmenopausal bleeding and cramps which led me my gynecologist. Within days after an endometrial cancer diagnosis I was at Mayo Clinic where, I had a radical hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo oopherectomy (fallopian tubes and ovaries also removed). I did not have any pain prior to that but with a diagnosis of endometrial cancer it was the right decision. I have had friends who've had longstanding pain and discomfort as you've had. One of my friends was pain-free within hours of awakening from her hysterectomy and was so greatly relieved. So, with that, I'd like offer encouragement that your pain will disappear and that will be a great relief. I understand your anxiety and fear. It's a very natural response. It sounds to me that you've consulted the physicians best equipped to help you through this. Please let us know as you proceed and know that all of us are wishing you the best. naturegirl5
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A hysterectomy sounds menacing, but truly it is not a big deal! Many women today have it done after they are over child bearing age, simply to limit the probability of various types of gynecological cancers. Mine was done on a Friday, I went home the following morning and needed no medication. The scarring is minimal. Good luck!