Hysterectomy vs. Freezing of Uterus (Cryosurgery)?

Hey everyone. I hope there is someone who knows about this that can help. Basically.. My sister (30) had Fibroids in her Uterus that were malignant (Leiomyosarcoma) I believe is what they called it. Her doc did a DNC and Hysterscopy and removed 4 Fibroids and 3 of them were Malignant. The doc basically told her now she needs to treat the area where she removed the fibroids to try to prevent them from coming back. She sat with her Gyn and a oncologist who gave her the option of a COMPLETE hysterectomy or freezing the uterus( which I believe is called Cryosurgery). They were not much help. Told her to research and call the office to make an appointment when she makes up her mind on what she wants to do.

Her main fear of a complete hysterectomy is going through menopause so early or having to go on hormone therapy, which she really doesn't want..

Anyone have any suggestions or been through this or am I luck enough to find a Doctor or nurse who knows more about this stuff..

Anyone can give me some pro's and con's or speak from experience It would be greatly appreciated!!

I have looked online and I find sites that don;t really give you much help! Just explain what it is!

PLEASE HELP!!

Thanks much!

Thanks.. they say that the malignant fbroids that they did remove were too close to her Fallopian tubes so they want to remove her ovaries too.

I鈥檓 sorry, but that is one of the stupidest unprofessional things I have heard. Those doctors should have explained everything to her and gave her the pros and cons of each option 鈥?it鈥檚 their job. You don鈥檛 tell patients to research it themselves and get back to you!!

You and your sister should know she doesn鈥檛 have your everyday type of cancer. This is a rare cancer, only about 3-4% of all cancers in the uterus are this type and the fact that she is so young makes it more dangerous for her. I don鈥檛 want to sound mean, but early menopause is not the main fear here. She needs a hysterectomy.

She also needs an oncologist she can communicate and work well with. I think she should get a second opinion from a surgeon and oncologist at your closest teaching hospital. These hospitals are used to seeing the most unusual cases, often have some of the best equipment and are involved in cancer research so they tend to be on the cutting edge. Plus they typically explain things pretty well. It is impossible for her to make an informed decision if she doesn鈥檛 have some understanding of her disease. Best to you both.


EDIT: I hate to tell you this, but the biggest problem with taking hormones is it puts you at a higher risk for breast cancer. They are tolerated well and intended to help you NOT grow a beard. Please, please get another opinion.

Tell her to check if the hysterectomy is just that or a hysterectomy and oophorectomy.
In a hysterectomy only, they do not remove your ovaries and you do not experience menopausal symptoms (other than lack of period - no uterus=no bleeding).
I had a hysterectomy at age 40 without loosing my ovaries for benign fibroids. I have NO regrets about that decision.
Hysterectomy can be done either through the vagina (no outward scars) or through the abdomen wall.
Sorry, no knowledge of cryosurgery.