My boss was diagnosed with AUP last August. She went to Mayo, where they decided to do six rounds of chemo.
A PET scan and bloodwork one month ago showed no cancer. So, they did a hysterectomy about a week & a half ago in case that was the primary. They took some nodes and found cancer again. I don't know if that means it was never gone or if it has already recurred. Prelimary pathology does not reveal the primary now, althout at first they thought it was breat cancer.
The oncologist won't see her until she heals from surgery, but I am coming out of my skin. Are there options for people in this situation? Last time, they didn't initially offer treatment. She was eventually selected by the Mayo to be seen there.
The doctors were not hopeful at the beginning of chemo and told her it wouldn't work. However, when she responded they were willing to admit hope.
I've been hopeful all along, and wonder if someone out there can tell me about positive outcomes for people with AUP?
I'm the second-in-command of an office where she is well admired and loved. It's been a hard year. I don't want to lie to the staff, but I don't want to give up either.