← Return to Suspected Endometrial Cancer: Cervix won't open to do biopsy

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Hi Debra, I had one failed endometrial biopsy (very small, closed cervix), then another one at Mayo (same reason, valiant effort made by the provider), then a successful one done under anesthesia. In some cases the body relaxes enough with anesthesia that they can perform the biopsy in order to get a diagnosis. That was my case, and I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. I proceeded with a total abdominal hysterectomy (including ovaries: I was 58 and post-menopausal) and also received both radiation and chemotherapy. So my long response means to ask: how many times have they tried? I understand your concern about having a hysterectomy when you don't have a complete and/or accurate diagnosis of cancer. Let us know how you're doing, okay?

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Can you tell me more about your radiation and chemo? We seem to have a similar story so I am curious how treatment went for you. I start my treatment on Monday.

I hope you are doing well. I had two or three failed endometrial biopsies over a three year period. Last week I had a D&C under anesthesia in the doctors office and the pathology indicates High Grade Serous Carcinoma. I am more than a little frightened and feel so alone. I feel like my OB Gyn neglected my care. I am waiting to get in to see an oncologist here in Dallas. Would you please let me know what your experience has been since diagnosis?