The Big C Confirmed

Mother had her D&C a week ago, and we got the results on Thursday. There's no sign of endocervical carcinoma, but she does have an endometrioid adenocarcinoma. In other words, endometrial cancer. Based on the pathologist's report, it appears to be grade one or two; unfortunately the pathologist did not give any quantitative information.

The gynecologist referred mother to a gynecological oncologist at USC, but she wants to consult her own hematologist/oncologist first. Her primary care physician has ordered a CT scan with contrast (iodine, to which she is allergic - she has to take a series of antihistimines and histimine blockers to counteract any reaction). This may determine whether or not there is any metastasis to other organs. Her symptoms - rapid, unintended weight loss, pain, etc. - suggest that this is possible, even likely. This test will be performed in Lancaster next Friday, and presumably she will see her hematologist early the following week. At that time, she will have some difficult decisions to make.