[palmbeachlady]

What is secondary? That is spread to the cervix? I'm confused

[J_9]

This is something that you will have to discuss with your oncologist. Metastasis of this type of cancer can spread to several different organs. Since we don't have access to your lab reports or any of your medical history there is no way we can answer you with any type of certainty.

It could have spread to the cervix, bladder, rectum, or to the vagina, fallopian tubes, ovaries, etc.

I am so sorry you are having to go through this. I am a breast cancer survivor so I feel your pain, concern, and fear. Please talk to your oncologist and don't leave until you completely understand exactly what is going on with your health.

[palmbeachlady]

Thank you for the kind answer. And Im so glad to hear you are well! Im two years out of treatment and surgery and I just received an online process to follow my chart from my oncologist and this was in the headline title. Sometimes I wish doctors would just be frank with me and not try to cushion the blow. Id rather know if I'm going to die than not. This whole cancer process has been a nightmare but Im clean two years now. It spread from uterine then cervex and was classed at stage 1 then after biopsy stage 3a. They said they are worried that it would go to colon rectum next. They said it was rare as I was 40 at the time and no one in my family has had cancer so... I can't get a straioght answer and have seen 3 specialists plus chemo doctors plus a radiolgist of course. Everyone has a different take on what's next and how long.. I guess that's why we have to live for today and cancer is such an awful complex disease.

[J_9]

It's a terrible disease. I was diagnosed at the age of 32. Went through 7 different doctors before the diagnosis because there was no family history, cancer didn't strike that young, breast cancer isn't painful (mine was).

However, I don't really understand what you are talking about when you say "I just received an online process to follow my chart from my oncologist."

My advice to you is to write all of your questions and concerns down. Take them to your oncologist and don't leave until you have a clear understanding of what is going on with your body. Remember that the doctors are your employees, basically, you can hire and fire at will. If you aren't satisfied, get a copy of all medical records and go to the next oncologist. I would recommend an oncologist who specializes in women's health and fertility issues.

Remember that you are your own health advocate, you have to fight for you because no one else will. You have to make your voice be heard. Research, research, research.

Make a diary, if you will, of all that you have learned and all questions that remain unanswered.

In my case 7 doctors dismissed me when I KNEW I had breast cancer. I had to fight to get the answers I so deserved, and so will you. Again, the doctor is your employee, he answers your questions to your satisfaction or you fire him and find another, but remember to get copies of all medical records.