Adenocarcinoma of the cervix

tcaswell · Regular Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 15 Location: michigan

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I'm new to this board, my name's Tracy. I just found out that I have Adenocarcinoma of the cervix. I went in a month or so ago for my yearly (last yrs was normal), and it came back w/high grade cells on it. So I had a colposcopy done.... that came back CIN3.. high grade SIL, so I had a cone biopsy done about a week ago. On Monday I had to go BACK into the hospital because I was bleeding severely... I mean pouring out blood Sad

Anyhow, while I was there, my OB told me that my cone biopsy results came back with cervical cancer of the glands... she said it's rare, and that I'm being reffered to a gyno oncologist. I'm so scared! I've been trying to find info about Adenocarcinoma on the web, but I haven't found much. I guess what concerns me the most, is that I read somewhere that even though I had a cone biopsy done, I could still have this cancer elsewhere because there are more glands further up into my canal?? Has anybody else had this type of cervical cancer? If I have a hysterectomy done, will that take care of it? Or could it be elsewhere in my body since it's a glandular cancer?? I am so worried.... I have three kiddos & a hubby that I love with all of my heart... I can't sleep... or eat.... Anyhow, thanks for listening! I'm glad I found this forum!

In · Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:48 pm Post subject: Re: Adenocarcinoma of the cervix

Tracy.

Firstly I'm so sorry I didn't respond earlier. Secondly- I'm so sadden by your news. BUT- at least they have found it. And things can be done.

Have a read of my story- there is a link at the bottom of my signature- Or it's here in Cervical cancer thread.

Having it up further in the canal- could just be in the lymph glands or mucus glands, which can be removed. If in the Uturus, they may recomemend strongly for a Hystrectomy- so have a think about that. A little peperation mentaly is inportant as you feel as if you have some control over the situation. It might not remove all, so they may want to take/ biopsy some more glands. I would advise take them, rather than biopsy. It's really hard to advise till they have a good look.

while waiting for the DR all i can try to advise is try to relax. Confused

9i know) But the more you stress the quicker things can spread.
Not to read too much :Wink: or reserech too much. And remember we / I am always here for you. To rant rave or ask questions. I may not be able to answer, but two minds are better than one. I also have massive, comfy shoulders to lean on. (or fall into- kinda like bean bag) Laughing

Keep chin up- let me know how you are going... Being positive is the answer. Especially when you have amazing people around you. How is the hubby taking it? How old are kiddies?

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tcaswell · Regular Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 15 Location: michigan

Thank you for your support! My hubby is having a very hard time with it also. Especially because we don't know much right now, and waiting is the hardest part! My gyno oncolgist's office called today and they can't get me in for two weeks because the doctor is on vacation Sad

So for now we just wonder and worry. I am glad that they found it though... & hopefully it's in the early stages and hasn't spread. My cone biopsy came back w/clean margins and stage 0 adenosquamous carcinoma in-situ. But when I questioned my regular gyno, she said she didn't know if that meant that it could be in other areas or if they got it all. I asked her if since there are other glands in my uterus, could it be there as well?? She wouldn't say. I almost felt like she knew, but didn't want to tell me.... Anyhow, I'm only 27 and in good health otherwise. My hubby & I are done having kids too, so having a hysterectomy for me, is not that big of a deal, kwim? I'm just so confused & ready to know what's going on. With three kids (ages 10, 7, &5) all of those awful thoughts run through my head.... what would they do w/out me... what would my husband do??? That's what worries me the most, is how it would effect them. I'm trying to stay positive and keep in good spirits... as I know that's important, but sometimes it's hard. I just wish I could have gotten in to that gyno oncologist YESTERDAY! Figures he's on vacation all next week, Ugh! Anyways, thanks again for your support! I appreciate it!
-Tracy

In · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 12:55 am Post subject: Re: Adenocarcinoma of the cervix

Tracy- you could always look into another Gyno- look around and see if there is someone you can see earlier. You could always use it as a second opioun.
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tcaswell · Regular Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 15 Location: michigan

I tried, but they couldn't get me in until the 21st either... Ugh!

I still can't sleep, but I'm trying to remain positive. I feel like my life is on hold though, and I can't look forward to the things I used to, kwim?

In · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:42 am Post subject: Re: Adenocarcinoma of the cervix

Feel free to rant and rave- this is the place for it.

I know, it's so hard to relax and stay positive, when all you want to do is roll up and hide under the donna. BUT- you and me will be here together working it out.

Husbands are funny- have a read of my story. Matt was a tough, no communitive- it's alright kind of man. Rolling Eyes

When he was falling apart himself... They find it hard beacuse they don't know what to say or what to do. They are just as scared, if not more than us.

Try to keep the talk between you open- tell him how you feel - the scared, the good AND the ugly.Then also let him know he can talk to you, he can share his fears too. Then have a good old bawling cry. and move on...

Keep Positive, and chin up. remember we are here.
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tcaswell · Regular Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 15 Location: michigan

Thanks for all your support!

I am having a bad night tonight though Sad

Still just waiting to see the oncologist next wed. morning. I hate the waiting & wondering what's going on with me.... I've been doing a good job not thinking so much about things... up until now. I'm so ready to get this show on the road & start treatment or whatever... Crying or Very sad

In · Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:12 am Post subject: Re: Adenocarcinoma of the cervix

Keep your chin up. Things do get hard, time to time. When i broke my back- I gave myself 5 min to cry (actually started of as 30min) would cry and cry, then said- right enough- move on. And did.

Stay positive and strong. Things will get organised and clearer soon.

How are you feeling, Put down here or on paper- I finad a good rant does wonders. Wink

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tcaswell · Regular Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 15 Location: michigan

Thanks for the support! I cried for awhile last night Crying or Very sad

Feeling a bit better now.

So my app. is tomorrow morning. I'm so nervous... but ready to know more about what's going on... I'll let you know what I find out. Hoping for some good news, but we'll see....

In · Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:02 pm Post subject: Re: Adenocarcinoma of the cervix

GOOD LUCK!

I have fingers crossed, If i was alot thinner, and not so, huggable Wink

- I'd twist the rest. Razz

Let me know definatly

It'll be ok. Positive thinking- If not, we'll kick butt together.
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tcaswell · Regular Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 15 Location: michigan

Thanks!

I had my appt. today at the Lacks Cancer Center. The doctor I saw is a gyno-oncologist & I really liked him! Very Happy

So he said my condition is severe dysplasia & wasn't cancer yet. He said that, in his opinion, the cone biopsy had removed it all and that a hysterectomy was up to me... he said I didn't have to have one, and we could keep an eye on things... or that I could have one after my cervix heals from the conization. I'm leaning more towards the hyst. though. I don't want to have to worry about this anymore, kwim?! I have to go back & see him in 3 weeks to make sure I'm all healed, and then I can tell him what decision we came to. Any advice? Wondering what type of side effects I could expect after a hyst. ? I'd be keeping my ovaries, so I probably wouldn't need any hormones...

Anyhow, I'm so relieved & thankful! In the same sense though, I'm also a little mad Mad

at my regular gyno. She told me "Tracy, you have cancer" and "it's rare for it to be in the glands".... I was scared to death! I haven't slept in two weeks, & I was a wreck!! Crying or Very sad

The doctor I saw today seemed pretty disgusted by some of the information I had recieved. Oh-well I guess.... just so glad I'm alright! I feel like maybe this all happened for a reason... it's made my hubby & I grow so much closer & we've connected on a different level like never before...

Well, just wanted to give an update. Thanks again for the support! Any info on hysterectomys would be greatly appreciated! Hugs!
~Tracy

In · Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:16 pm Post subject: Re: Adenocarcinoma of the cervix

Tracy- Seeeee ! Wink

So happy for you, yaaaay! Great news.

I was told almost the same thing. (totally different i know).

All up to you, The overys, might go into a little shock or damage- so maybe hormone replacement- but hey, thats nothing. I haven't had the hyst- but my mum did- i'll ask all kind of questions for you.....

Really it's up to you. Me- looking back and now- if i had already had Hunter or more, i would have had the full. just to be sure, and not worry every month like i do.... but i didn't and now I have a beautiful devil xhild Wink

But also the concern it will come back.

Though I'm sure every cancer person, thinks of replaps, or recorrance etc.

How's everything after the Cone biopsy?
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tcaswell · Regular Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 15 Location: michigan

Hi

Just checking in Wink

Things are going well after my cone biopsy. I stopped bleeding this week- finally! And I'm not feeling crampy anymore! I have to go back to the gyno oncologist on April 16th. He's going to check me over & make sure everything's healed. We're supposed to set up a hysterectomy date as well. I'm thinking in the early fall. The doctor was also going to have his pathologists look over my slides, so I'm anxious to see what they say....

Anyways, my sister in law works at my regular gyno's office as a nurse. And they told her that "I do have cancer"... and they don't know "why he said I don't". Pissed me off!!!! Mad

I even went home & worried about it all night... couldn't sleep, etc. But then I thought to myself, my gyno oncologist specializes in this sort of thing... plus he's the medical director of oncology at that hospital.. so I figure he's the one who knows what he's talking about! kwim? It's just confusing sometimes how one doctor tells you one thing, and then another says something different. Ugh!

Well, I hope everything's going well for everyone else! Thanks for all the support!! Muah! Wink

In · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:45 am Post subject: Re: Adenocarcinoma of the cervix

Good on you!. Fantastic- Try not to stress, (hehehe- i know- )

And like you said your DR will know best. Book the hystrorectomy ASAP.
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