Hello all from new member

Dr. recommend this site for all my questions and research before I make my final decision on which surgery to go with. Leaning toward the LSH - Laparoscopic Super Cervical Hyst. instead of the TLH, only concern is that my Fathers mom had some kind of "female cancer" as he says. Also I have a half sister from my fathers first marriage, that had cervical cancer. Dr. does not seem to be worried about any of this - seems odd? Is cancer only hereditary from the mothers side? I am also nervous about collapsing bladder or vaginal walls. I keep telling myself " at least you have a choice at this time and the only thing wrong is fibroids and the horrible periods - there are many women on this site with bigger problems."

Welcome to HysterSisters! You don't have a hysterectomy date mentioned in your profile (click here to add it if you know what it is!)

For helpful information and resources you will find specific help by clicking these links: for Treatment Options, for Pre-Op Or for Post-Op.

You will find wonderful information in our Hysterectomy Checkpoints.

For more information about managing your journey around the site, visit New Here. General answers to basic questions about the site can be found in our FAQ.

We have a specialty forum for Pelvic Floor and Bladder Issues that you will find helpful.

Please [click here] and fill out your Member Survey. It is fast and easy and will help others to be able to provide support for your hysterectomy needs. (And you will get your first member badge!)

We are glad you registered!

Again, welcome to HysterSisters!

P.S. This is our "Introduce Yourself" forum and its purpose is to point you in the proper direction for the best support for your needs. Only staff can reply here for the purpose of helping you find your way around the HysterSisters.com website. Support by our members is offered in our support forums (links in this reply above) where you can ask your specific questions and receive replies from our members. We look forward to seeing you on the support boards of this site!

I'm glad you joined and hope that you will enjoy being a part of this amazing group.

If your decision is made to have a hysterectomy and you're just debating which type to have, you can post over on the Pre-Op Hysterectomy Support message board. There's good information to help you in the Pre-Op Page, too.

I'm sending all best wishes!