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Suggest Treatment For Grade 1 Cancer In The Uterus

I just had a hysterectomy due to cancer of the uterus They found it all contained and now want me to get radiation treatments (5) around the cuff of my vagina. They said it was a grade 1 I am terrified that this is not needed and that I would only need observation I am 75 years old They said if I do not take the treatments within 12 weeks of surgery it will have no real effect I am in turmoil !! Can you give me any suggestions

posted on Fri, 7 Jul 2017

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Thu, 29 Mar 2018 Answered on

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Pathologist and Microbiologist, Dr. Siddartha's Response

Hello,

Cancer in the uterus may be from endometrium or from cervix. You didn't mention in the query about the histopathology report of the uterus.

Grading varies from organ to organ and grade 1 means it is contained.

Radiotherapy is used to prevent further relapse. Please meet medical oncologist with the complete histopathology reports. He/she will guide you.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Siddartha

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