Just diagnosed with aggressive Angiomyxoma

Hi 

Just been diagnosed with aggressive Angiomyxoma over a month ago, journey so far is I went to the doctors just after Lockdown and took a while to get a referral, eventually after seeing many surgeons as they were unsure who would deal with it. I eventually had minor surgery and was told it was a fatty tissue. Then June 2024 they’ve removed as much as possible then diagnosed me with aggressive Angiomyxoma, I’ve had a CT scan and told it hasn’t spread, but went to see a surgeon yesterday who is suggesting a stoma bag, full hysterectomy will try and save my bladder plus will be performing a procedure to remove my vagina, I don’t even know what this is called. As you can imagine I’m in utter shock, they haven’t even discussed hormone treatment etc please any advice would be grateful 

  • Hello funnyfudge

    I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis and the lengthy journey it's taken to get to this point. Whilst it's good news to hear that the CT scan didn't show any spread, it was obviously a realy shock to hear that the team are reccomending such a big surgery. It's understandable that you want to make sure that all options are discussed before making decisions about your treatment. 

    We do have some information on our website about angiomyxoma as well as some informtion about asking for a second opinion if this is something that you think you might want to pursue. 

    If it would hlep to talk things through with one of our nurses for some advice and support you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. I know they will be happy to listen and help with any informtaion they can. 

    I hope that whatever treatment route you decide to take that things progress smoothly for you. Keep in touch funnyfudge and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator