I have cervical and uterine cancer should I get a particial hysterectomy or a full hysterectomy?

Also what are the chances of the cancer spreading to my ovaries and should the doctor tack my bladder when he's done. Also how long is the healing process afterwards.

Ihave asked the doctor about a full hysterectomy but he said I was to young and thats why he wants to do a particial

I don't know about the bladder part, but I would recommend the full hysterectomy. That procedure will remove all of the type of tissue that has the cancer (your cervix and uterus). Whether or not the cancer will spread depends on the type of tumor you have--is it benign or malignant? If it is benign, then that is a type of tumor that does not spread. A malignant tumor can and will spread unless all of the cancerous cells are removed. If you remove all of the cancerous tissue, then the chances will be lower that it will spread.

Talk your doctor about all of these questions, and if his answer isn't enough, then talk to another doctor--or two or three. This isn't the time to be relying totally on facts off the internet, though researching things yourself is smart and can point you in the right direction. I hope everything goes smoothly, and take care!

ISN'T THAT FOR YOU AND YOUR PHYSICAIN TO DETERMINE?

I would have thought you ought to take the advice of your doctors on these matters.

A. Talk you your oncologist, and if you aren't comfortable, or are having trouble with his answers, try discussing them with your regular physician.
B. Join a support group. These women will have gone through it too, and can tell you their stories and how they feel, and putting a human twist to the situation might help you make your own decisions.
C. The recovery time is probably different for everybody.
D. Why would they take your bladder? Would you get a transplant or have a urine bag? What would you be happier with, and is it worth the risk?

These are things that should have already been discussed with your doctor. Since you are asking the questions here, I feel that you don't have 100% trust in your doctor. If that's the case, there is nothing wrong with getting a second opinion, or a third or fourth if you need to, from new physicians.

Also, you may want to read up on these conditions at www.webmd.com; it has lots of helpful information, and could perhaps help you formulate additional questions you want to ask your doctors.

Have it all taken out. It's not worth taking a chance that some will be left in there.