Diagnosis

Hello Wincey, I cant offer you any help and advice as I'm new here too and still undergoing my investigations, but I just wanted to stop by and give you a virtual hug. Be kind to yourself, you've had an awful shock x

Thankyou. That’s really kind. Hope you get your investigations sorted soon xx 

I remember when I was getting my chemo last year, one of the nurses was telling me she had just returned back to work after her op, she'd had stage 1 also. Although she didn't disclose much detail, she was so kind and positive. 

Best advise I've been given is to try not to overthink it, don't google and try and get on with as normal a life as possible, especially during those periods of 'waiting', (which there is a lot of.)

I hope everything works out for you and you don't have to wait long.

It can make you feel 'lost'...like everything is starting to 'unthread', but good support around you can help. 

Hello Wincey I'm sorry you find yourself here especially as you've supported ladies with the same diagnosis and you probably don't think it's going to happen to you! It's a shock at first but think about the positive in this for instance it's stage 1 so that's good. Did they tell you what grade or type of cancer it is? We have a nice bunch of ladies all at different stages in their journey and here to advise support or just listen to you. Click on my username if you like for my past history to give you an idea of it all.  Please do let us know how you get on xx

Hi Wincey,

Sorry to hear your news but a warm welcome to the group. It is a shock at the start and all feels a bit unreal somehow. I am also a nurse, it takes a while to get used to being on the other side. I worked up until isolation for my first surgery. I found it difficult for health reasons, I was obviously distracted and management didn't make it easy for me re preparation for my absence. All I'm trying to say is, you need to put yourself and your health first from the outset.

Keep in touch, let us know how you're doing. There's always someone around to chat to,

A x

Hi Wincey, welcome to the group - you’re in good company here, we are all familiar with the emotional roller coaster ride of a cancer diagnosis and are here to support you. I was diagnosed with predicted grade 1 stage 1a this time last year (after my hysteroscopy and MRI), and can still remember it all very clearly. I had my pre op assessment beginning December and my op 22nd January, but I was only given my surgery date om 31st December, three weeks before my op. The waiting is dreadful and difficult, and I feel for you. Please do ask us any questions that come to mind and please also lean on us if you need any support.

Thankyou. I feel a little bit more in control tonight  and able to think clearly xx 

Thankyou for that advice. My manager is doing everything she can but the matron above her is making life difficult already because I’ve taken a couple of days off to get my head together. Some people forget too quickly where they came from. Thanks again xx

Hi there. Seeing consultant next week so hope to find out more then. Hopefully just surgery will be enough but it all really messes with your head doesn’t it. Have told all of our families and most friends and everyone is being very supportive to me and my family. Xx 

Yes same problem, my manager didn't say but I knew.