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Recurrence of gynecological cancer
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Aug 8, 2023 | Replies (32)Comment receiving replies
@bsn69 Welcome to our support group. I’m glad you found us and that you are already finding help and support.
My Gyn-Oncologist said the same thing about no CT needed after I was first diagnosed. She said I would return every 6 months for a physical exam which is how the recurrence was found on the vaginal cuff. For the recurrence I had external beam radiation therapy and 2 treatments of brachytherapy. With radiation I was told it was necessary to use a lubricant regularly because of the formation of scar tissue and to use a dilator. I dislike doing both of those but it’s necessary. I do get a CT scan now because of the recurrence and I’ve been returning for cancer surveillance every 4 months since the recurrence.
I’m very hopeful for you because like your gyn oncologist said the cancer you and I had is a « good one » - as if any are good ones. Now we continue on the journey with you at the beginning and we keep up our good work.
How often do you return for cancer surveillance?
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Hi Helen!
Thank you for your reply. When did you have your surgery? And what was your time frame between the surgery and your recurrence?
When you had your first 6 month physical/checkup, is that when she found it? with the speculum, so she could visualize your vaginal cuff?
Did you have any symptoms? Bleeding, or spotting, cramping? I had asked my oncologist/gyno Dr." How will I know if I have it again? And she told me I would have bleeding or spotting.
My first checkup will be at the 3 month post surgery mark. I'm not sure if she will see me every 3-4 months the first year, or have longer in between visits. I think the first year is always difficult to figure out. Or at least for me!
So, I will share my journey with you......
Thankyou!