High Grade Endometrioid carcinoma - v- Low Grade Endometrioid ovarian adenocarcinoma

What is the difference between the two please, or are they the same?

The biopsy result said the former but histology report came back stating the latter.

If it helps and makes and difference, my surgeon said the tumour was "rapidly enlarging".

  • Good morning positivity1

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  • Hello and thank you for posting. 

    I'm sorry you feel confused by the information given to you by your hospital team.

    This type of ovarian cancer (which can caused by endometriosis) is present on the surface of the ovary, rather than inside the ovary. The low grading of the cells in this diagnosis means it is a slow-growing cancer. It is not unusual for this cancer to be present when a woman also has a womb cancer diagnosis, so this is why they are showing on your biopsy and histology reports as cells from both cancers have been found.

    The doctors will now meet to decide on a treatment plan appropriate for you. 

    Take care positivity1 and if you want to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline the number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040. The lines are open from 9am till 5pm, Monday to Friday (not Bank holidays).

    Sarah.

  • Hi Sarah,

    Thank you for your reply.

    If it is present on the surface of the ovary, can it attach to other areas more easily or can it be confined to just the ovary? Sorry this may be a daft question - I didn't realise it could be on the surface of the ovary. I suppose I should have done though because I know that my ovary was not identified.

    So is that what it means by endometrioid ovarian adenocarcinoma on the histology report - that cells from both the womb and ovary have been found? That's really interesting and does help me to make sense of things. Some doctors are referring to it as ovarian cancer whilst others are saying "endometrioid carcinoma" so it has been a little confusing. As it stands, just the one ovary was removed.

  • Hello and thank you for getting back in touch with us,

    Do talk to your cancer team as they know your situation much more than we can.

    Do ask about the stage of your cancer because this will give the details you want about where your cancer is.

    Take care,

    Caroline