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Q: Second Cone Biopsy?

asked by: zenobia444 on February 10th, 2007

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I have had invasive cancer as well as cin3.
Have had loop excision and cone biopsy. Both recoveries were horrible and the cone procedure left me with bladder trouble major! My second opinion now is the same as the first and the recommendation is to hysterectomy. I will not! This new doc wants to do another cone to find out if the need is to do total or radical hyst (even though I have no plans to). Should I allow this procedure knowing the next step is not an option but knowing how much more cancer I am dealing with?
I have been treating myself herbally and believe this the path to keeping my womb.
Am looking for any and all advise.

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Mabel

replied on March 21st, 2007

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Why would they need to do a cone to discover whether they should do a total hyst or a radical? You'd think they'd be looking at your ovaries more if a radical hyst was an option on the table.

That said, you have every choice in this matter. It is your body. If you want to keep your uterus, keep your uterus and do another cone procedure.

The reality is there is no 'cure' - not even a hysterectomy will totally rid your body of hpv. There are still cases of vaginal cancer caused by hpv after a hysterectomy.

You sound like you've been doing your research. Good luck with your decision.

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