I asked my consultant the same question at age 72!! I did not want months of pain for nothing. Both she and my husband bit my head off!!! I worried about the anaesthetic, and as I went under remember thinking' Will I see another day?' I worried about my blood pressure misbehaving itself. I worried about the recovery. I needn't have worried at all, although I have to say I am fairly fit for my age. They will not waste their time if they don't think its worth it!!! My advice is Do it if there is the least chance of recovery. I was lucky in that my cancer had not spread anywhere, and I only needed the hysterectomy.
I am so glad I went ahead 2 years ago, now. xxxxxx
I was 76 years old and had a hysterectomy. I felt really well after the op and was a bit disappointed that I was advised to have further radiotherapy. At no time did anyone suggest that my treatment would be decided by anything other than the histology -- my age was irrelevant. I have often felt that things are a bit easier for us older ladies as we can recover without menopausal problems and worry of getting back to work!
As far as the fact that your diagnosis is serous cancer, I am tagging Georgette who had a similar diagnosis and I think was about the same age as you.
Hi a very warm welcome to you, though I'm sorry for the reasons you find yourself here. I will ask you the question back - do you feel you're too old for treatment? If so, what are your reasons for saying that? I'm not asking you to answer here, just to use them to help you think about things and to help you decide what's important. My CNS asked me similar questions . Id encourage you to talk about any fears or concerns with your oncologist or your clinical nurse specialist (CNS)
I had one of the serous types of endometrial cancer, diagnosed 2016 when I was 56. I asked my team that question (because they'd told me I had a high grade, aggressive type) and I was reassured by them that they wouldn't be offering treatment if they didn't think it viable. I ended up having surgery, chemo and radiotherapy. I'm 21/2years on from treatment ending and at my last check up in July I was "promoted " to checkups every 6 months (I'd been having them every 4months) for the next 3 years. I'd say discuss all options with your team - they'll be able to put your mind at rest. There are lots of ladies with encouraging and inspiring stories on the forum who live life to the full, either after cancer or with cancer. People often think that cancer is a death sentence but medical science, drugs, treatments etc have moved on and are developing all the time. Where there is life and love there is hope. Sendimg you a gentle hug and lots of good wishes. We're always here if you need to talk or want to ask anything x
Thank you so much for your reply. I have only just seen it as I find the website difficult to navigate. I have had my hysterectomy and am recoverOMG well. Just awaitImg biopsy results. Much like everyone x
