endometrial cancer

Can anyone tell me, if you have a hysterectomy because of endometrial cancer, do they remove your ovaries as well?

Parents
  • Hi Katherine1, I was diagnosed with cancer of the womb and operated on very quickly.  I didn't think to ask but had a wonderful consultant who discussed my options as at the time was only 22.  He had planned to leave my ovaries...but informed me that if he was at all concerned I would need a total hysterectomy, womb, fallopian tubes ovaries cervix and had to sign to say that I understood and consented to this.  In my case my ovaries were not in good shape and it resulted in the latter.  But I was lucky not to need further treatment just check ups and HRT.  Please talk to your consultant to find out your options. xxx

  • Thank you for that, I will be asking questions this time. I wish they had taken the lot. I was 61 when I was diagnosed, went through the menopause, so I really didn't need it.xx

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  • Bless you, it is so easy to forget all the questions you think of later, I often think could things have been done differently for a different outcome, but then realise just how lucky I have been.  My cancer was found by accident as a result of having a d&c to remove a polyp.  I am glad now aged 41 that everything was removed, HRThas been working well (touch wood).  Are you due to have a total hysterectomy?x

     

  • Hi, Kathariine, I was diagnosed last August 2014 and was operated on in Septe ber.    I am now taking Letrazole, a hormone tablet, for 4weeks to see if it works (it has stopped me bleeding).  Am going back for scans next week and the week after to see the oncologist.

    I wonder why they didnt take your ovaries at the time.  There was nothing wrong with mine but they took them anyway.    I can understand your anger, I would feel the same.  Please be positive, though,if they have caught it early you should have a good outcome.

    Wishi g you all the very best, Katharine, let us know how you get on, please.

  • Hello Katherine 

     

    how you are now? My mum is in a similar position to you

     

    best wishes xx