On 5/1/2008
Gct2-brenda wrote:
I am scheduled for surgery on May 15th, 2008 to remove 1 large and 2 small Granulosa Cell Tumours. This is my third surgery for GCT - the first in 2002 with complete hysterectomy (1 tumour), a second surgery in January 2007 (4 large tumours), and now a third surgery.
No chemo prior to this as my Oncologist says that GCT appears to be resistant to treatment (both chemo and radiation). Because the tumours have returned so quickly this time, he is suggesting either bleomycin etoposide and platininum BEP or carboplatin and Taxol. The latter sounds less toxic .....
Just wondering if anyone out there has had treatment for GCTs (other than surgery), what combination, and what result ....
Thanks
Hi I have not had chemo, however I have a question for you. After your total hysterectomy and 2nd surgery ( or really Before)...what were your symptoms? I had a totoal hys. this year and removed one tumor and hopefully I'll know what to pay attention to. Prior to my diagnosis, I bled for a couple years pretty consistent, so with the hyst. I obviously wont bleed. I'm sorry I cant offer an answer to your question.
Take care and God Bless you
SusieB