How common is the return of carcinoma in situ after leep?
I had carcinoma in situ removed by Leep back in Dec. Im due to go back to the Dr in June for my 6 month check up. Lately I have been having the same symptoms as I had BEFORE the leep and I'm worried that my pre cancer may be back. I called the Dr and she said that she can not move my apt up as the cervix takes time to heal and anytime before 6 months may give a false result. I believe my margins were clear, but I don't know for sure. What % is it that my pre cancer may be back after 6 months?
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Get another opinion. My famous saying. I always do. If she is that uncaring that she can't squeeze you in, then she's not worth her salt, I'm sorry. My doctor always leaves open slots on every day of his appointment calendar just for cases of emergency or concern and you have a legitimate concern. In situ means the cancer was contained, yes, but it doesn't mean that another cancer cell decided to rear it's ugly head. I really and truly know how you feel about waiting. They wanted me to wait 6 months when my tumors were found in my breast, I refused and it's a good thing I did. You know your body. You know how you felt before you had the Leep and if you're still feeling this, then you need to voice your concern. Heck, go to the ER if you have to but don't let them make you wait the 6 mo. I swear, those who've never had cancer cannot know the anxiety people feel when they know something is wrong and the doctors just say, "Oh, don't worry, we will see you in 6 months." by that time you have no finger nails left, and few bald patches on your head. No, don't wait. Insist on going in early. That's just wrong and so cold on her part. I'm sorry to put your Dr down but nothing makes me angrier than hearing something like this. I wish you the best. Hope You're wrong about what you feel. God bless. (
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sclerosing adenosis and lobular carcinoma in situ?
My sister found a lump in her breast and has just been told, after biopsy, that it is sclerosing adenosis. She also got told she has 'lobular carcinoma in situ'. I have read this is not cancer but sounds very scary and I have done some research on the net but can't get a clear answer as to if this gives her a higher risk of cancer...
Is it more dangerous to have both these conditions? or are they usually found together?
Can anyone make it all any clearer?
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I expect your sister could also so with talking this through with someone else at this stage. She will only have heard a certain degree of what was told to her in the clinic.
It is so hard to absorb all the details in amongst the panic in your mind at the words used.
So you can either ring the breast care nurse within the unit and go with her for a chat or you alone will be able to ring one of the Cancer charities or Cancer backup and get your questions answered by a person who is well qualified and knows all the current treatments and therapies.
Be positive with her over this and remember that the current treatment programs have a huge success rate. (
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Should I be concerned about Carcinoma in Situ diagnosis?
A little background of my health history:
I was diagnosed with HPV and low grade dysplasia in 2004. I was monitored with regular PAPs and colposcopy/biopsies every 6 months for 4 years. It stayed low grade. At the end of 2009, I was diagnosed with Lyme disease, Anemia, and Epstein-Barr virus. I went on IV antibiotics and became very run down and sick. The doctor said my white blood cell count was 14 (which I don't know what that means). I was let go from my job and for a brief period I was without medical insurance and did not get any PAPs or other testing done. I recently had a PAP that came back abnormal with a low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion. I went to a gyno to get a colpo and biopsy done and he said that it will probably come back as low grade and will probably never progress to anything more serious. A few days later when my biopsy results came in, it was actually carcinoma in situ (non-invasive cancer) and they set me up with an appointment to discuss treatment.
So, given my health history with 2 cancer causing viruses (HPV and Epstein-Barr) and an immunodeficiency disorder, shouldn't I be concerned that when they do a LEEP or Cone biopsy that they may find out that the cancer is now invasive? My gyno said "don't worry, it's CIS, not cancer. It takes many years to progress to cancer." How is it not cancer if CIS is non-invasive cancer!? And yes, it does take many years to progress to cancer in a healthy individual, but when you have an immunodeficiency disorder, the progression increases 4 fold (and he has all my health history info)! Not to mention the Epstein-Barr that is and will always be in my system. I'm very stressed out and people keep telling me that it's probably nothing and that I'm reading too far into things, but when you factor my current and past health condition into it, it makes sense to worry and be concerned! Sorry that I rambled, I just want someone who is not a friend/family member to tell me what I should expect straight up without coddling me. Or if anyone has had similar diagnoses.
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Squamous cell carcinoma in situ of rectum.What is AIN3?
It's high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL). Often associated with HiV and Aids.
Anal cancer, in other words. (
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was just diagnosed with dcis - ductal carcinoma in situ. Who is the BEST Breast Cancer Oncologist in LA area?
prefer an oncologist that is board certified in both oncology and hematology and on staff at either cedars and or city of hope, and specializes in aggressive treatments of breast cancer.
I know that there are more LA based Yahoo's out here...pls need a referral/recommendation to get best diagnosis and treatment plan.
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If you have "just" DCIS, why are you looking for a hematologist? Is not radiation therapy sufficient in DCIS treatment? You may not need chemo.
Sorry...I digress...
UCLA or Cedar-Sinai or USC Cancer Center.
City of Hope, in Duarte, is quite a drive if you only have to have the radiation therapy.
I LOVE the radiation oncology department at Providence Holy Cross in Mission Hills.
Ask your doctor, maybe.
Many of these have satellite offices in "neighborhood" offices.
Good luck to you! (
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what treatment did you get for ductal carcinoma in situ?
lumpectomy
4 1/2 mos of chemo every 3 weeks
6 weeks of radiation.....................
everyone is different tho..
2nd time..
double mastectomy
6 mos of chemo
7 weeks of radiation...
God Bless
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i have lobular carcinoma in situ. What is it? Will I need radiation?
Lobular carcinoma in situ, or LCIS, is generally considered to be a pre-cancerous condition. It is lobular because the cancer is confined to the lobules—which are the glands that actually make milk.
Carcinoma refers to any cancer that begins in the skin or other tissues that cover internal organs—such as breast tissue. In situ or "in its original place" means that the cancer has not spread to any surrounding tissues.
Treatment Options for Patients with LCIS:
- Observation after diagnostic biopsy.
- Tamoxifen to decrease the incidence of subsequent breast cancers.
- Ongoing breast cancer prevention trials (CAN-NCIC-MAP3).
- Bilateral prophylactic total mastectomy, without axillary node dissection.
As an aside, I had carcinoma in situ (but not lobular - another type.) They cut it out and watched me carefully for a couple of years. I am totally fine. I know it is scary but being caught this early is a gift. Many doctors don't even think of carcinoma in situ as cancer. They think of it as a pre-curser to cancer.
Check out the sources section below for links to where I got this information. (
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efficacy of radiation therapy in maxillary sinus carcinoma in situ?
The efficacy depends entirely on your specific situation. In situ means the cancer is localized and has not spread. If the cancer was not thought to be in situ then treatment would probably be surgical removal followed by radiation. Since the cancer is judged to be small then radiation is being recommended as a first treatment since then you could avoid surgery and radiotherapy is deemed to be curative - and it should be.
Bottom line - you have to trust your Dr's opinion but also decide for yourself what risks you are comfortable with. You might want to get a second opinion at a large teaching hospital if you have any doubts about your current Drs. good luck
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/3800/3805.asp?index=12217&src=newsp (
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can removal of a carcinoma in situ have any effect on you sexual life?
it is on the cervix and has had to be removed several times from different areas of the cervix has anyone out there had this problem
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I would think it would make it better. (
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what are the medical and the surgical interventions for carcinoma in situ cervix? please answer...?
Carcinoma in situ is not yet what we commonly call "cancer". It is the fine line between benign and malignant tumour. Since it is not yet malignant, it can be left alone like a benign tumour, or if you fear that it will turn into malignant tumour, surgical removal can be done. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can also be used. (
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