Hey. I’m Gem, I’m 35 and got diagnosed with Grade 2 womb cancer,
I’m about to have my pre assessment for a hysterectomy and I’m so scared. . I’ve already been told by people we’re meant to care about me that “ just remember you don’t need it anymore” when yes I have 2 gorgeous boys, but I feel like the chance of having anymore children is being taken because I have cancer..
im honestly going from feeling perfectly okay about this to breaking down in tears in the shower. Looking at my partner and even told him I don’t blame him if he leaves me after all this is done.
I feeling really silly about feeling like this and was wondering if anyone else has felt like this.
gem
My sympathy Gem. Although I was 72 when I was diagnosed with gade 3 endometrial cancer, like everyone I would guess, I was petrified. Your reaction is absolutely normal. There will many more ladies with more experience than me to give you useful helpful advice but I wanted you to know as quickly as possible that writing here is very supportive.
You will get through this.
It just takes time.
Pam
Hi Gem
Welcome to the Womb group.
I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis of a grade 2 womb cancer.
How you are feeling at the moment is very normal. Cancer is scary and having surgery is scary. You naturally are thinking of your children and those around you. You are not being silly, just dealing with something huge.
For me I found once I had the date for my surgery things felt a bit more in control. The surgery itself was straightforward and whilst it is a big thing for us, for the doctors it is a very routine operation and some do several each day.
I am sure you will be very well looked after.
We do have a Support Line that is available from 8am-8pm each day so do consider giving it a call if you feel like talking it through would help.
I wish you well for your pre assessment and we are here if you need us.
Jane
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