My mum has been diagnosed with S2 EC

Hi  Sheerblonde,

Sorry you and Mum find yourselves here.

First of all, I think she is doing a good job losing weight. And, I have had high cholesterol since it was diagnosed when I was 57, now 76. It has been controlled with diet and pills since then. I don't eat anything with a fat content of more than 4%. That cuts out a lot of nice food!!!!

I was very fortunate in that my cancer was Stage 1, and I only needed a hysterectomy. They did that by keyhole surgery, and my recovery was quite speedy. If you have a cut recovery is slower. I have now gone 3 years  since my operation. Theoretically I am monitored for 5 years before being signed off.  At a guess your Mum may need more treatment depending on what they find. My husband had lots of treatment for throat cancer 14 years ago and is still around. In my experience some of the treatment is pretty rough, but worth it if it stops the cancer. 

I'm sure other ladies will be along soon with words of wisdom. A lot here have had more treatment than I. 

Also, I think this is your Mums way of preparing herself for the worst. Although I read up about things beforehand, I remember wondering, just as I was going under, if I would see daylight again. Very silly, really. All the best. xxxxxx   

Hi Faye

Welcome to our group. All the ladies here are fantastically supportive. When I was diagnosed at 67 (Something totally out of the blue) I was given the Macmillan Booklet which became my rock. You can download it here 

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/womb-endometrial-cancer/understanding-cancer/about-womb-cancer.html

Have a good read up rather consult than Doctor Google, then come back here and ask any questions - one of us can normally help.

Sending big hugs, Barb xx 

Thank you very much . Really appreciate your reply x

Thank you for sharing your journey, it helps alot to get other people's experience x

You will both go through so many emotions, shock, denial, grief etc but once you know the route through it from your consultant it gives you something to focus on even if it is only the next hospital appointment. Having a cancer diagnosis doesn’t automatically mean you will die, there are allsorts of treatments that are tailored to your exact diagnosis. The doctors and nurses are amazing and are there to answer any questions. I looked on Google of course but found this site had so many people who understood what I was feeling. There is a way through it all. Good luck x

Please just reassure your mum that some of us are out at the other side.  I was 3c but am back to living a normal life and just have 3 monthly checks.  Some of the survival statistics can be out of date and there is a lot that can be done. I had a hysterectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and brachytherapy. Once you know more about her treatment plan, I am sure that there are lots of us with experience who will be able to guide you in what to expect.  

Hi . I was wondering has anything further happened with your mum's treatment. She was just about to have a MRI the last time we wrote. We've all said don't look at Dr Google, it's too worrying. I'm 67, finished my treatments and, as far as I'm concerned, I'll go on to 90+. 

It's hard for you that your mum's decided to let you do the research. It might be helpful if you join a couple of other forums Family and Friends and Emotional Support. You'll be able to discuss your feelings and get support there.

Sending you big hugs, B xx

Dear Endo3

Hope you are well and I hope you don’t mind me approaching you x

my mum is also now stage 3c following a recurrence a few months ago.  She had a hysterectomy about 3 years (was given the all clear) but unfortunately it’s come back in her pelvic lymph nodes and para ortic lymph lymph nodes

she’s been told it’s incurable now but has been offered chemo.   6 sessions.  She’s halfway through

we are desperately hoping chemo kills off the nasty cells.   May I ask how your treatment went?

sending you lots of love abs best wishes x ️️️️️ x

Hi Everyone

I am so sorry I have not been in contact. I only have seen the latest comments come through on my email.

My mums operation was a success and luckily it has caught all the cancer. She had the womb and ovaries removed and no chemo or radiation treatment.

I realise now that I was so upset to find out and I was crying over what could be the worst case senerio. I work with doctors and nurses and they made me realise there is no point getting upset when you don't even know how bad it could be. However i feel my mum was one if the lucky ones and I just hope that other people get through this as its an awful thing to have to  face. 

Fabulous news!!! Congratulations to your mummy and yourself xx 

so pleased.  Must be such a relief

sending you lots of best wishes xx ️️