I received a response from Dr. Sarrel, a gynecologist who works with EmpowHER from time-to-time. Here is what he had to say:
"You sure have a lot to deal with all at once. Keep in mind 'first things first.' The breast calcifications should be evaluated first. You should be able to get a reliable diagnosis from a simple biopsy. The radiologist is someone to ask since you have already been seen in radiology and they may be able to perform the simplest and easiest of procedures to make a diagnosis.
Hold off on the gynecologist until you know what needs to be done about the area in your breast. Tell the doctors seeing you about your breast the story of your fibroids and the question of cancer in your cervix.
Cervix cancers are very treatable, grow slowly and can be cared for right after your breast treatment. The only consideration is how much pain you are having. If it's continuing and is an emergency kind of issue then you'll have to try to go ahead with having both conditions evaluated at the same time. Try to have that done by doctors who are working in the same hospital as it will be easier to coordinate your care.
If you can go one step at a time then it will be easier for you to understand what's happening and to know how to take care of yourself when everything is cured."
Hope this information from the doctor is helpful. Please keep us posted, and let us know if you come up with any more questions as you progress with this.
Take care of yourself,
Christine
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I received a response from Dr. Sarrel, a gynecologist who works with EmpowHER from time-to-time. Here is what he had to say:
"You sure have a lot to deal with all at once. Keep in mind 'first things first.' The breast calcifications should be evaluated first. You should be able to get a reliable diagnosis from a simple biopsy. The radiologist is someone to ask since you have already been seen in radiology and they may be able to perform the simplest and easiest of procedures to make a diagnosis.
Hold off on the gynecologist until you know what needs to be done about the area in your breast. Tell the doctors seeing you about your breast the story of your fibroids and the question of cancer in your cervix.
Cervix cancers are very treatable, grow slowly and can be cared for right after your breast treatment. The only consideration is how much pain you are having. If it's continuing and is an emergency kind of issue then you'll have to try to go ahead with having both conditions evaluated at the same time. Try to have that done by doctors who are working in the same hospital as it will be easier to coordinate your care.
If you can go one step at a time then it will be easier for you to understand what's happening and to know how to take care of yourself when everything is cured."
Hope this information from the doctor is helpful. Please keep us posted, and let us know if you come up with any more questions as you progress with this.
March 3, 2011 - 7:35amTake care of yourself,
Christine
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