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Bellagrace19 · Sep 4, 2007, 02:25 PM

I have been bleeding for the past year, well after I had my little girl, which she will soon be 2...
I just went to the doctor about a month ago, and found out that I had cervical cancer, now I am scheduled to go in and do a coloposcy, I think I spelled it right...
Im very very nervous, because they said that it is past the point of freezing/burning off the cancerous cells, They said either hysterectimy, or Chemo?
Im only 20...
What should I do?

danielnoahsmommy · Sep 4, 2007, 02:36 PM

It's not for one of us to decide what you should do. If it were me I would harvest and freeze my eggs and have a complete and total hysterectomy.

Bellagrace19 · Sep 4, 2007, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by Bellagrace19

I have been bleeding for the past year, well after I had my little girl, which she will soon be 2...
I just went to the doctor about a month ago, and found out that I had cervical cancer, now I am scheduled to go in and do a coloposcy, I think I spelled it right...
Im very very nervous, because they said that it is past the point of freezing/burning off the cancerous cells, They said either hysterectimy, or Chemo?
Im only 20....
What should I do?

Or if not what I should do...
How should I go about taking all of this, and do I have other options?

danielnoahsmommy · Sep 4, 2007, 02:41 PM

You can do nothing, but life expectancy would be dismal. Read the above, I think it would be safe and later find someone to carry your baby (using your eggs and "husbands sperm")

Bellagrace19 · Sep 5, 2007, 06:29 AM

Originally Posted by danielnoahsmommy

you can do nothing, but life expectancy would be dismal. read the above, I think it would be safe and later find someone to carry your baby (using your eggs and "husbands sperm")

I have a little girl already... She's 2

danielnoahsmommy · Sep 5, 2007, 06:43 AM

I then, if it were me, I'm not a doctor, but to get rid of any chances of the cancer spreading I would do a hysterectomy. I am not a doctor I am just telling you what I would do. Discuss with you doc and make an informed decision

crystalbivens · Sep 5, 2007, 07:28 AM

I would think about my little girl and do what ever I had to do to stay alive to be with her, she may be the only child you have, so if it were me I would have the hysterectomy and know how blessed I was to have her before all of this happened.
I know this is a hard decision and I can't imagine what you are going through but even if you do want more kids there are other options but for now you have to do what you can to help keep you on this earth for the child that you do have...

LearningAsIGo · Sep 5, 2007, 07:30 AM

I can relate somewhat, I had ovarian cancer when I was 19. I had one ovary removed, but luckily did not require chemo. However, I work with cancer patients and I see what chemotherapy can do to someone.

I can't really answer any of these questions for you, but I can advise you as to what we tell our patients.

Write down all your concerns/questions and schedule another consultation with your doctor.
Ask - which option would you advise if I were your daughter?
- what is the process for harvesting my eggs? (you might want more children later. Bear in mind a hysterectomy would end your chance of bearing more, but chemo is very harsh on ovaries/eggs and could also end your change of concieving naturally, though keeping some eggs "safe" would make your chances better, later on.)
- how advanced is my cancer ?
- would chemo be "a maintenance regimen" or more aggressive? (you may need a more aggressive dose to KILL the cells, you may need a less aggressive dose to help keep them at bay later on)
- Is this possibly hereditary (what are the odds it would come back if I do not get a hysterectomy?)

After what your doctor advises, sit down with your loved ones before you make a decision. In general, this is highly treatable so you want to make the best decision for the future.

Good luck to you, I know this won't be an easy decision to make. {{HUGS}}

P.S. DON'T be afraid to get a second opinion.

Bellagrace19 · Sep 5, 2007, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by LearningAsIGo

I can relate somewhat, I had ovarian cancer when I was 19. I had one ovary removed, but luckily did not require chemo. However, I work with cancer patients and I see what chemotherapy can do to someone.

I can't really answer any of these questions for you, but I can advise you as to what we tell our patients.

Write down all your concerns/questions and schedule another consultation with your doctor.
Ask - which option would you advise if I were your daughter?
- what is the process for harvesting my eggs? (you might want more children later. Bear in mind a hysterectomy would end your chance of bearing more, but chemo is very harsh on ovaries/eggs and could also end your change of concieving naturally, though keeping some eggs "safe" would make your chances better, later on.)
- how advanced is my cancer ?
- would chemo be "a maintenance regimen" or more aggressive? (you may need a more aggressive dose to KILL the cells, you may need a less aggressive dose to help keep them at bay later on)
- Is this possibly hereditary (what are the odds it would come back if I do not get a hysterectomy?)

After what your doctor advises, sit down with your loved ones before you make a decision. In general, this is highly treatable so you want to make the best decision for the future.

Good luck to you, I know this won't be an easy decision to make. {{HUGS}}

P.S. DON'T be afraid to get a second opinion.

Thank you that means a lot right now, I can't say that is what I was looking for, but then again I guess that I was looking for an answer that would just make my whole problem disappear. Thank you for what you said that helps a lot..

Virginia

LearningAsIGo · Sep 5, 2007, 10:55 AM

You're welcome. :)

Don't worry too much about the colposcopy, it's a fairly routine procedure.
Good luck to you

Bellagrace19 · Sep 5, 2007, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by crystalbivens

I would think about my little girl and do what ever I had to do to stay alive to be with her, she may be the only child you have, so if it were me I would have the hysterectomy and know how blessed I was to have her before all of this happened.
I know this is a hard decision and I can't imagine what you are going through but even if you do want more kids their are other options but for now you have to do what you can to help keep you on this earth for the child that you do have......

Thank you... its nice to talk to real live people.. ya know instead of medical terms and such... thanks, and god bless

crystalbivens · Sep 5, 2007, 02:35 PM

Your very welcome just remember if you need to talk to someone were here for you and we only want the best for you and your family.

J_9 · Sep 5, 2007, 02:41 PM

Hun, what you need to do right now is NOT panic. I know it's hard not to, but it is important. I had breast cancer 10 years ago and went through 6 months of chemo after having a bilateral radical mastectomy (both breasts were removed completely), at the age of 32.

I can understand how scared you are.

First, you need to take it one day at a time. Get the colposcopy done, get the results, talk to your doctor about all options available to you after the biopsy of the tissue is complete.

So, sweetie, take a deep breath and just know that there are most likely options for you.

As a nursing student I can help you understand the medical jargon if you wish. I can easily explain anything the doc tells you in terms you will understand. You have to understand, though, that if you don't understand what he/she is telling you, then it is your responsibility to ask for clarification. Don't be afraid to ask them to explain everything to you in words that you will understand. That is one of their jobs, that is what they get paid for.