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Endometrial lining growing back after d & c 5 mos. ago., no malignancy. dr. now recommends hysterectomy. how likely is this cancer in post menopause?

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Cancer: Not very likely but please follow your Doctor's advice. If you are not comfortable by what you hear from your doctor you might have a friend or family member refer you to a different doctor.

Answered 9/28/2016

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