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Edited on Sun Sep-13-09 10:13 PM by woodsprite
I had 3 biopsies done over a couple of years. Each time it was something slightly different. Enough that the last time they put me on some hormone treatment. I should have known my body wouldn't respond well as oral hormones don't seem to affect me much for other things (IVF, sustaining pregnancy, etc.). During those times, I've had to resort to injected doses. The doc prescribed 6 months of oral progesterone treatment. When I was supposed to have my 6 month re-biopsy, he was scheduled for vacation, so he scheduled me for 6 mo + 3 wks. I was due for my yearly checkup 1 month before he went away. I just didn't feel right. I was successful in talking him/his staff into doing the rebiopsy early, thank goodness. I talked with the nurse before hand who had all the biopsy equipment set up for him when he walked in. It turns out the day that I had my original appointment date turned out to be the date that I ended up having surgery instead.
I know it's stressful, but as long as you have trust in your doc, that's what counts. If you don't, you might want to get a second opinion from another doc that has a good reputation. I was lucky that mine calls right away if anything is the least bit questionable, then he sets an appointment for the following morning to discuss how to handle it (if needed). He talks to you on the phone and even calls at home to check to see if you or your signifant other have any questions or concerns. If it does turn out to be cancerous, ask for a recommendation to a gynocological oncologist. They know exactly what needs to be done, whereas regular general oncologists sometimes don't do enough initially or do too much. A regular OB/GYN isn't a specialist in gyno cancers and may not get enough tissue with clean margins to stage it properly, so it's best to go to one who knows the latest treatment options/protocols.
I'll keep you in my thoughts.
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