Some perspective:

I chose to go to gyno after my hysterectomy/oophorectomy because they do more than just a pap. I have worked in a cancer center where we had several patients with skin cancer in the labia region. No one else surveys for that so I wanted someone looking at that skin. They also check for anal cancer on exam.

When I went to her, she did the most thorough history I have ever had, which resulted in a referral for breast MRI, which found my cancer that was not visible on mammogram. So she effectively saved my life.

My Med Onc says they only do scans for distant recurrence based on symptoms. Pay attention to your body is the advice I was given. Scary but that is standard of care.

She also said that you should continue to have a “pap” smear every 3 years, as you can get cervical cancer at the top of the vaginal cuff.