Latest messages for CancerCompass discussion http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,33311,0.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Did your daughter already have the LEEP? Or is she about to have it done? Does she know which grade of dysplasia she has? LEEP does have a 7.9% risk of cervical incompetence, so if she's concerned, she should see if she qualifies for something less invasive, such as cryosurgery or laser. Let me give you a link to what the ACOG says about managing CIN II in very young women. (I always save copies of these sorts of studies, in case they "mysteriously" disappear.)http://www.ihs.gov/medicalprograms/mch/m/documents/hrhpv4100 I do have some questions.1. Did the doctor show her the lab report?2. Did the doctor give her an in-depth discussion of what she has, where it's located, how many cervical quadrants are involved, if it's in the endocervical canal, and if it's in the endocervical gland? That will determine which surgical option is best for her.3. Did the doctor discuss the risks and benefits of all her treatment options - cryosurgery, laser, LEEP, and cold knife cone biopsy - before making a recommendation? This is a requirement.If your daughter answers "no" to even one questions, she needs to fire her doctor and get a new one, immediately. As you know, her body is too precious, and she needs an ethical, caring doctor who wants her to be as educated as possible so that she can make informed decisions.If LEEP really is the best choice, have her tell the doctor to measure her cervix before the surgery. That way, when she decides to get pregnant, she can tell the OB/GYN. Because of the LEEP, her cervix will get measured, again, and this will be valuable information for the OB/GYN to make sure she goes home with a live baby. A caring doctor wants to do everying possible to make that happen, so the more information, the better. herenow Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT I am trying to find my daughter some emotional support from people who have gone through the leep procedure.  She is 20 and as much as I can, am giving her emotional support, but I think she needs to talk with people who have gone through this.She really, really wants children and this is her major concern.  Is this the place I need to direct her and how long does it take to get respones?Thank you much. ladytrucker Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT