Endometrial and Uterine Cancer

Abnormal cells present in the uterine lining Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," If I have abnormal cells present in my uterine lining, do I need to be concerned for my partner to be exposed or can he contract anything during intercourse? I am going for a second opinion by recommendation of my...
Abnormal Pap After Hysterectomy Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," My mother was diagnosed with endometrial cancer 2 years ago. She had a complete hysterectomy, followed with radiation. Her first Pap smears following this were normal. However, recently, she got an abnormal Pap back....
Atypical Hyperplasia Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," I had a partial laparoscopic hysterectomy in November 2006 (only my uterus was removed). After the surgery was done, it was discovered that I had complex atypical hyperplasia. I have since heard that a total abdominal...
Chemotherapy after Whole Abdominal Radiation for Endometrial Cancer Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," My partner has endometrial cancer - stage IIIA. She had a radical hysterectomy and has now completed whole abdominal and pelvic radiation. She is scheduled to have 3 rounds of brachytherapy starting next week. My...
Endometrial Cancer Staging and Surgery Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," My sister has just been diagnosed with stage I endometrial cancer. She is wondering that if she put off surgery for a month, would her cancer worsen dramatically? Is there a way to generally estimate the time between...
Endometrial stromal sarcoma Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," My 29-year-old wife was recently diagnosed with Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Stage IIIb. She's undergone TAH/BSO, was found to be ER/PR positive, and is currently taking Megace 160mg q d. The final grade was...
Endometrial stromal sarcoma (low grade) Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," What is Endometrial stromal sarcoma (low grade)? Christina S. Chu, MD, Assistant Professor of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, responds: ...
Endometrioid adenocarcinoma 30 years after a hysterectomy Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," My mother is 81 years old. She had total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingio-oopherectomy in 1973. Last month she was diagnosed with endometroid adenocarcinoma. The lymph nodes were positive 3 out of 5. If...
Estrogen use for early stage endometrial cancer patients Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," A recent study showed that ERT does not increase endomentrial cancer recurrence. Based on this info, my gynecological oncologist recommends estrogen, to relieve my menopausal symptoms and yet my local...
Is Hycamtin Viable Treatment for Endometrial Cancer? Dear OncoLink "Ask the Experts," I have read the article on Hycamtin as a treatment of ovarian cancer. Can you tell me whether or not it would also be a viable treatment for Endometrial Carcinoma? Sincerely, B. M. ...
Is there a link between endometriosis and endometrial cancer? Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," My 68-year-old mother has Stage 2 endometrial cancer. She previously suffered from severe endometriosis, requiring extensive surgery. Could you please advise me of any links between endometriosis and...
Just Diagnosed Endometrial Cancer Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," I've just found out from a biopsy that I have endometrial cancer, Grade 1. My gynecology doctor says the 1st thing that has to happen is a hysterectomy? Shouldn't I get a C T Scan first? Stephen C. Rubin, MD,...
Low Dose Chemotherapy with External Radiation Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," I recently received surgery to remove a 6” tumor, which appeared 3 years after surgery for a stage 1 endometrial cancer. Following this surgery, I received 3 chemotherapy treatments using taxol and carboplatin....
Lymph Node Dissection at Time of Surgery? Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," I have a diagnosis of endometrial cancer based on biopsy. Robotic surgery is scheduled in 2 weeks. My question is related to whether or not it is wise to plan ahead and allow lymph node biopsy (removal of 10 - 20...
Management of stage IB uterine cancer Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," I am a 49-year-old premenopausal woman who recently had a total hysterectomy with removal of ovaries and tubes because of a diagnosis of Atypical Hyperplasia with significant bleeding. I have not experienced any...
Metastatic Endometrial Cancer Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," My mother was diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer in 1993. She underwent surgery and went in remission. In 1998, they discovered that it had metastasized to her lungs and she was treated by chemotherapy. After chemo,...
Nutritional tips for radiation induced esophagitis Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," After radiation treatment of 2 weeks, my throat is so sore that even with painkillers, I cannot get food down. Now I have the added complication of nausea and vomiting. The medicine given for the nausea is sporadic...
Pelvic Washings Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," A very good friend and co-worker has just been diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer. She underwent a complete hysterectomy 2 weeks ago. At that time the doctor told us that everything looked "good", but that we had to...
Questions about Endometrial Adenocarcinoma Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," I would like to ask three questions if I might: Is it unusual for post surgical CA125 to elevate after cancer surgery? My sister's CA125 was 33 preop and 60 three-days post op. Her diagnosis is: Endometrial...
Risk of Lymphedema with TAH/BSO & Lymphadenectomy Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," What is the risk of lymphedema following a complete lymphadenectomy accompanying TAH BSO? How well documented, prospectively, is the occurrence of lymphedema in this patient population? Christina S. Chu, MD,...
Risk of Secondary Cancers Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," What percent of heavily treated endometrial cancer patients (radiation and chemotherapy with carboplatin and taxotere) experience secondary cancers? At what sites? Christina S. Chu, MD, Assistant Professor of the...
Surgical Options for Endometrial Cancer Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," I am 31 years old. I went to the doctor because I had a positive pregnancy test, but I was not pregnant. My doctor did an endometrial biopsy and those results showed I had hyperplasia. I had a hysterectomy. I was...
Survival rates for endometrial cancer Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," My sister-in law was just diagnosed with endometrial cancer. She is having a CT, MRI, colonoscopy, hysterectomy and staging this week. The current rate of survival for stages 1-4 are not clear. I would just like an...
Tamoxifen After Endometrial Cancer Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," Given the risk of endometrial cancer with tamoxifen use, is the drug contraindicated for women who have previously had endometrial cancer, but now face breast cancer? I was treated with TAH/BSO for stage IB...
Treatment for Stage IV uterine sarcoma Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," I am recently diagnosed with stage IV uterine sarcoma. I did not respond to my first chemotherapy with Adrimyacin and Cisplatin. Are there other drugs to treat me? Christina S. Chu, MD, Assistant Professor of...
Treatment options for complex atypical hyperplasia of the endometrium Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," I was first diagnosed with complex hyperplasia with atypical hyperplasia in the endometrium in June 2000. I was given Provera 30mg for 3 months. The biopsy results remained the same so I was subsequently given 100mg...
Uterine cancer risk factors Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts," I have a patient who has developed uterine cancer in her 40's, and there is no known family history. Do you know of any association between asbestos exposure and an increased risk for uterine cancer? I have...

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