Hi,
I am newly diagnosed with Womb /Endometrial cancer.
Although I m newly diagnosed myself I have spent all of lockdown supporting my mum through Ovarian Cancer, Hysterectomy and Chemo (thankfully as she is in her 80s and I am her carer I was allowed a pass to go to all her appointments and treatments with her), so I am all to familiar with what could be coming for me now.
I actually think that I was so aware something was 'wrong' because of everything we have been though in the last 2 years.
Mum got her 1 year remission in April, a week later I stated feeling unwell, 10 days later (on my birthday!) I received a letter referring me on the 2 week pathway, which I knew from experience with mum meant that they suspected Cancer.
Just been told after a grading MRI (which was a nightmare as I am claustrophobic!) that I do have cancer which I am still trying to take in, its one thing suspecting it but hearing it is hard to hear.
I think I'm feeling kind of numb and frustrated right now, life was just starting to get back to some kind of normal for us, with just monthly bloods and check ups for mum and 3 monthly CT scans, and now I feel like we are right back where we were 2 years ago, with the added pressure that I am now a carer with cancer myself, and I just feel overwhelmed and exhausted now juggling all the appointments for me, my mum and my dad who has his own medical issues.
Just not sure where I start working out how I navigate through all this right now.
Hi and a welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to see you joining us and to hear about your diagnoses and also to hear about your mum’s journey.
A cancer diagnosis can be such a stressful and challenging time but when it comes to support there is nothing better than talking with others who are in the same position.
The Community has various support groups (discussion rooms) so can I recommend that you consider joining our supportive Womb (uterus) cancer group. This would be a safe place to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green (Bold) link I have created above. Then once the group page opens you can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New or + (Depending on the device you are using) and you are ready to go. You could copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
Macmillan have many support platforms so do check out the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or via Webchat and Email too. These services provide cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear. We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers check our Online Information and Support Section.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing.
Give me a shout if you need further help.
Best regards.
