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Dr Philippa Kaye Reports 'Complicated' Recovery After Successful Hysterectomy

Ongoing monitoring reflects a higher inherited risk for bowel cancer.

Overview

  • Kaye told followers in an Instagram post that her hysterectomy was successful but her recovery is 'complicated' with bowel and other problems.
  • She said she feels exhausted and will work with her clinicians to learn what may heal and what may be permanent.
  • She said she had the procedure because of a cancer risk, and a hysterectomy removes the uterus to lower that risk.
  • In 2019 she was treated for stage-two bowel cancer with chemotherapy and major surgery, then got the all-clear in 2020.
  • She has also disclosed a genetic mutation that doubles her bowel cancer risk, which means yearly checks and ongoing follow-up.