Hi,
I’m Chloe a 31 year old who was diagnosed in June 2024 with stage 1B endometrial cancer after some routine checks for fertility of all things.
I had a coil fitted and some medication which luckily has had a positive effect on my cancer and I was given the all clear in June 2025, with 4 monthly check ups.
I’ve tried to remain positive all the way through and I’m obviously not in the worst possible outcome and but just lately I’ve really been struggling with my emotions, I just feel worried about everything if I’m honest. I’m an over thinker and just generally feel overwhelmed with what’s next.
I have the most amazing support system but just feel so alone… I guess I was wondering is this normal?
Because I should be over the moon I’ve been given the all clear, I haven’t had to have a hysterectomy etc… but there’s just something I can’t put my finger on and I feel like I just getting by day by day.
thanks x
Hi Chloe
Welcome to the Womb group.
This all sounds very normal to me.
For me the processing of the whole cancer journey didn't start under after treatment finished. Everything from diagnosis to treatment can happen so quickly and it is only once it is finished there is time to stop and think. I also found that although the check ups were reassuring- they did bring up a lot of emotions each time.
I remember thinking after it was all done that I should feel over the moon and everything would be back to normal- but actually I felt quite flat for sometime. I do recommend talking your CNS during your check ups as that helped me. Also remember that you can contact them between check ups.
Your GP may also be able to offer support. It may be that you need a little extra support with your mental health during this time. I think many people who have experienced cancer find their mental health affected and its not surprising really.
Another thing springs to mind is that you are on medication- is this hormone treatment as this can affect mood.
One thing that helped me was the HOPE course. Its free and all online and you can dip in and out as much or as little that helps. I found it helped me think and process the whole cancer thing. There is no pressure to participate and it is split into different activities with you tube clips etc.
Online HOPE programme for your patients | Macmillan Cancer Support
We do also have the Macmillan Support Line if you feel like you would like to talk things through with one of the nurses. They are there from 8am-8pm daily.
Do also continue to reach out on here with any questions or worries. Many ladies do feel similar emotions and its not surprising really with such a journey. Sometimes just knowing others feel similar can really help.
Jane
