I have only just been diagnosed with endometrial cancer. The next step is an MRI and CT scan to see if it has spread. I am in total shock and feeling very vulnerable. I tend to catastrophise and so I go to worse case scenario and head back. My husband takes each step in turn. What a pair - hopefully we meet in the middle. I worry so much about the family, I didn’t want to make them sad and I feel guilty for that. I know that I didn’t ask to get Cancer but I still feel bad. Thank you all for sharing your ups and downs and I am sure over the coming months this website will be a second home to me.
Hi SusieD and welcome to the Online Community but I am sorry to hear about your diagnoses. Navigating the cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from others who are dealing with the ‘exact same' cancer type can help a lot.
You have already discovered that the Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) and I do see you gave already joined and replied to a post in our dedicated Womb (uterus) cancer support group. This group is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
Why not click on the “Bold Link” I have created above then once the group page opens you can put up your own post when you’re ready by clicking “+new” or “+” in the top right next to the group title. You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
It’s a challenging time for you so you may want to use 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. This service provides 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.
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.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
