My radiologist and oncologist told me it was healing due to radiation. They told me to wait a month and it will get better…wait three months and it should be gone. After six months I was done waiting. I knew there was something still wrong. It was at this point that I went to get my first second opinion. I was worried my gynecologic oncologist would be upset at me for not trusting her. But I knew I needed to advocate for myself. I had a radical hysterectomy two weeks later. A radical hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus, cervix, and part of the vagina.
The ovaries, fallopian tubes, and nearby lymph nodes may also be removed. After the surgery, I was told that they had gotten clear margins and there was no evidence of disease. But a few days later, I began having extreme pain in my kidneys.
I found out that my ureters what attaches your kidneys to your bladder were damaged from radiation on both sides of my body. In January of , I had major reconstructive surgery on my bladder and ureters. I was sent home with a catheter and stents in both ureters, to aid in the healing process. It was painful and cumbersome. Finally, six weeks later, the stents and catheter were removed.
Height cm. Weight kg. United States Last Updated: 5 mins ago. Confirmed Cases 0. New Cases 0. Total Deaths 0. Your doctor or nurse will show you the equipment, explain the procedure, and ask if you have any questions or concerns.
Your doctor or nurse will place a grounding pad on your thighs to protect you from electrical shocks that can happen in the treatment room. Your doctor will insert a speculum into your vagina to spread the walls of your vaginal canal and provide a clear view to your cervix.
They may also use a colposcope to magnify the tissue of your cervix. Next, your doctor will clean your cervix with a vinegar solution. The solution will turn any abnormal tissue white so that it can be seen more easily. They may opt to use iodine in place of vinegar. Iodine will stain normal cervical tissue brown, allowing abnormal cells to be easily seen. Your doctor will inject a local anesthetic to numb your cervix before beginning the removal process.
After your cervix is numb, your doctor will pass the wire loop through the speculum and begin to scrape away any abnormal tissue. You may feel some pressure or slight cramping. Let your doctor know if you experience severe pain or feel faint.
They may be able to apply more anesthetic. After the abnormal cells are removed, your doctor will apply a paste-like medication to stop any bleeding. Your doctor will likely ask you to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
Your doctor will send the tissue they removed to a lab for testing. Results should be back to your doctor within 10 days or sooner. You may find that your next period is late or heavier than normal.
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