Endometrial Cancer

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Hi I am about to start my road of discovery and recovery from Endometrial Cancer ( confirmed just yesterday ) and I go for my first CT scan this evening at 6pm I know it will be a long and worrying time but I am quite a strong and positive thinking person though the news was a shock, as i believe i am at stage 3 already so now waiting to find out 'just how bad it is' from the CT scan results. I expect to be in surgery within the next couple of weeks..... ...It helps me to talk about things so expect I will be here with updates of my progress on a regular basis if this is ok for me to do.........thanks to everyone involved in the community for making this possible. J

FormerMember over 4 years ago

Hi Janet,

I was diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer, in March 2020. It came as a shock to me too, I was convinced I only had fibroids. My course of action was a hysterectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but your treatment may well be different.

My advise, (and I do appreciate this is hard and easier said than done) is to take each day as it comes and just deal with what needs to be dealt with that day. It really helps to try and focus your mind like this as, if you are an overthinker like me, you can work yourself up with some serious anxiety by thinking about the "What if" scenario.

Take care of yourself

Abi

nannyjanet over 4 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Thankyou Abi good advice, well received . I have been told already i am having full Hysterectomy.., taking everything ( ovaries the lot) but we have not discussed aftercare yet, as you say 1 day at a time, i will know soon enough.

Take care and thanks again for reply. J

Thehighlander over 4 years ago

Hi nannyjanet and welcome to the Online Community but sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your diagnosis.

A cancer diagnosis like this can be very challenging but you may find talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer journey will help you navigate this difficult time.

I see you have joined our supportive Womb (uterus) cancer group as this will be a good place to connect with patients and family on the same cancer treatment pathway.

To go to the group just click on the link above then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.

It’s always good to talk so do call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available.

This service provides lots of cancer information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.

We also have Cancer Nurse Team in our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.

To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers check our Online Information and Support Section.

All the very best ((hugs))

Mike (Thehighlander)

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