Hello, i was diagnosed with womb cancer at the end of January, which was quite a shock for me and my family. I was told initial treatment would be a full hysterectomy and I spent a few stressful weeks worried about how much it might be growing and spreading whilst I waited for the operation. In the meantime the MRI has predicted stage 2 rather than 1 which I was initially told, so another shock wave, but it could be a lot worse. I have now had the operation (2nd March), which I was told was straightforward, and I am now waiting for the histology results, which will confirm stage and grade. Trying to distract myself by getting myself fit post op. And making lists of manageable tasks to achieve each day. I may need radiotherapy, but I am trying to take each day at a time and not think about it.
i have been reading posts in the Womb Cancer Group for some time and thought it was time I joined.
Hi TootyFlutey and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but sorry to hear about your diagnosis.
I know from experience having been on my cancer journey for over 25 years with two very rare, hard to treat types of Non Hodgkin’s Lymphomas (one incurable) that navigating this journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but talking with and getting support from people who have walked or are walking the ‘exact same' journey can help a lot.
As you see the Community is divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) and I can see that you have already joined our dedicated…….. (This New to Community area is like our reception desk and most people do move on to our dedicated cancer groups)
…….. support group. This group is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
Can I suggest that you copy and paste the text from your post into a post n the Womb Group
The Macmillan Support Line is open between 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00…… this service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits and financial guidance or just a listening ear.
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.
