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Re: HPVCINIII: 2nd Leep for CIN III
From: Brittany (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 5 May 2008 11:52:19 -0500 (CDT)
Thanks for your response. What is an immune system modulator? I did a
few internet searches and it looks like they are herbal/homeopathic
remedies.
At Sat, 3 May 2008, Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb wrote:
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>Message posted on Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb behalf by: Hope Waltman,
>Fibroid and Women’s Health Forum Moderator
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>It is important to insure that the first cone included all the disease.
>There are immune system modulators that can help reverse the trend. I
>suggest you consult with a GYN oncologist to consider alternatives to
>more
>surgery.
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>Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb
>New York Downtown Hospital, http://www.nohysterectomy.com
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>Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes
> only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient
> relationship. This information is not intended to supplant
> the need for you to consult with your physician prior to
> choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
> ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time
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>At Thu, 1 May 2008, Brittany wrote:
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>>Hello,
>>A week ago I had my 2nd leep procedure which came back with CIN III. Feb
>>2007 (a little over 1 yr ago) I had LEEP for CIN III as well. My doctor
>>said that it is uncommon that someone my age (22) with a healthy
>>lifestyle (nonsmoker, infrequent drinker, healthy diet) would have such
>>a recurrence in such a short amount of time. She therefore suggested I
>>be test for HIV because it is not common to have such immune
>>suppression. Well that really scared me. My boyfriend was tested for
>>HIV and his came back negative, I am assuming mine will too. The doc
>>did say that its doubtful I have HIV but we need to rule it out. My
>>question is, what if the abnormal CIN cells return...would it be
>>realistic to have another LEEP??? And if it is not realistic, what are
>>the next steps? I really don't want to cause any more damage to my
>>cervix as I dont have children right now, but do want children in
>>several years.
>>
>>Also, my doctor explained the first leep was somewhat deep--the second
>>leep (different doctor) said that this leep should be very shallow. Well
>>it was not. I was appalled by the size of the specimen I saw (larger
>>than a teabag). I had a 2bd yr resident doing my leep with an attending
>>at her side, which was even more nerve racking. Anyway, is a 3rd leep
>>realistic and how common is HIV among patients wiht recurring CIN III.
>>Thank you!
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