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Hi Jal24 you have made the bravest start by joining this forum and introducing yourself. I know it is very scary and waiting for results I feel is excruciating at times. You are going to get an amazing amount of support from us all. There is a mountain of knowledge and experience given freely with empathy and care. Try and take one step at a time and not think too far ahead, I know easier said than done but try. Keep us updated with how you  are getting on.

Welcome Jal24 

Sorry to hear your news but you have made a positive step in reaching out to this supportive forum. 

We all understand the anxiety and worry and are here to answer any questions you may have. 

I had my total hysterectomy last September and this forum helped - and still does help me.

Kxx

I totally echo what KT89 has said. I had my hysterectomy back in October last year. Ask any questions you may have and there are plenty here who will respond. Or just offload if that is helpful. The waiting is by far the worst bit x

Thank you for your reply. I feel helpless 

I’m not quite sure how this works. I’ve replied to say thank you to all who’ve replied to my first post but not sure everyone can see it?

Hi we can all see your post. I had my hysterectomy almost 4 weeks ago. It’s horrible waiting for scans / results- but we all know what you’re going through. At the moment all you can do is take one day at a time.

Hi Jal24 - welcome to the group and to the emotional rollercoaster ride that this diagnosis brings. All of us here have either been through it or are going through it so we can all empathise with how you’re feeling. I was diagnosed in November 2021 and had my hysterectomy in January 2022. Even though it’s not how you want to feel, it’s ok to be scared and it’s ok to be anxious. We all find this really scary but we all find a way through and you will too. Learning to manage the anxiety is a massive challenge but we are here to help you, and hopefully you’ve also been given the contact details for your CNS (cancer nurse specialist) who should also be available to support you, usually 10-4 Monday to Friday. There’s also a Macmillan helpline with some lovely supportive people that you can chat to about how you’re feeling, 8am-8pm 7 days a week. Have you had your MRI/CT already?

I had my ct yesterday and mri on Saturday. I can’t stop shaking. I suffer with anxiety anyway. I can’t face doing anything and I’m a full time carer for my dad. My husband is doing everything. I kee thinking the worst and this morning I thought what will I wear for my funeral. Im a wreck.

Hi again Jal24, I do feel for you as we all do as we’ve all been through or are going through this, it’s a big shock and it’s understandable and normal to feel overwhelmed especially as the word “cancer” is so loaded (I’d say overloaded!). However this kind of cancer often has a very good prognosis as it can usually be removed by us having a hysterectomy. Some women may need some adjuvant treatment after that but for some the op is all they need. My hysterectomy was two years ago. I’d recommend phoning your CNS and letting her know that you’re anxious and need support. I’d also recommend phoning the Macmillan helpline on 0808 808 00 00 as they’re open 8-8 7 days a week and the call takers are very understanding. When we get a cancer diagnosis it’s important that we learn ways of keeping the anxiety at levels we can cope with and you too can do this. It’s good that your husband is there to support you but he will need support and space to deal with his own feelings about this - he can also call Macmillan if he needs support, but seeing you learning to cope and function will also help him. Do you have any other health issues? Could I ask how old you are?

Hi I’m 60. I have anxiety and depression and take medication for blood pressure but nothing else