WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2000: Re: Adenocarcinoma Reoccuring

Re: Adenocarcinoma Reoccuring

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 20 Jan 2000 14:19:58 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 20 Jan 2000, Leigh wrote: >
>I had a complete hysterectomy because I was diagnosed with
>Endocervical Adenocarcinoma of the cervix. My hysterectomy was 1 year
>ago.
>Please advise if anyone knows how often does this type of
>cancer reoccur in the vagina, which I was told would be the
>area it probably reoccur if it does.

Not too frequently but routine paps are a must. No exact numbers available but Medline is available if you wish to do a literature search.

>How long does it usually take for
>it to resurface when it does?

It may never resurface so this can't be answered.

>How dangerous is this type of cancer and why is so dangerous.

It is difficult to diagnose in some and that makes it dangerous.

>Is is
>hard to predict what it will do or is it common for this type to
>reocurr.

It's common for it NOT to recur.

> Any information would be
>greatly appreciated. You guys are so wonderful!!
>
>--
>LEIGH ANN
>

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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