New diagnosis womb cancer

Hello Honeybear

I’m so sorry that you’ve had a diagnosis of womb cancer.  Everyone in this group will understand your devastation,  because we’ve all had those feelings and been where you are now.  Things WILL get better though - it takes time to get your head round everything and to understand what’s going on, when all you really want to do is to run away and hide - but you will gradually get used to things and all your medical team will be there for you, talking you through the different steps and explaining things to you.  Do you know yet what treatment you are going to have?  Again, there will always be someone here who will understand the different things that you may have and will be able to offer you help and advice. 
You’re going through the worst bit right now, because it’s such early days, but believe me, you can do this and you WILL come out the other side.  We’re all here for you, so ask anything you want and let all your feelings out!  We understand!

Sending love and strength

Pippa xxx

Hi Honeybear,

Welcome to the forum. This has been a place of loving support since I have been here.

I was diagnosed with womb cancer just over a year ago and had surgery 30th March. As it was a low grade and staging that was all the treatment I needed. I had lapracopic removal of womb, ovaries and tubes. I took 8 weeks off work and made an unremarkable recovery. A year on I am feeling really well albeit that I do get tired now and again. 

I found talking helped me and rang the MacMillan help line as well as Samaritans who are great listeners and there 24/7 and of course posting here. I also try and get to a weekly Macmillan on line support group which is fantastic.

Have you got a date for surgery? I am sorry to hear that you feel like your world is destroyed, getting diagnosed with cancer is a big thing,we are all here for you.

Take care.

Best wishes

Honey

Hi Honeybear,

Sorry you've had to join us here. A diagnosis of cancer is a very scarey thing. I remember my first brush with it 14 years ago. My husband was diagnosed with throat cancer, and all I could think of was that my grandfather died with the same disease years previously. Times have changed and treatment is much better these days. And, if you have to have cancer womb cancer is one of the better ones to have. so take heart.

You'll find lots of help and tips on this site. I didn't find it until after my operation. I could have done with some of the tips beforehand!!! xxx

Hi  and a warm welcome to our little corner of the Online Community. Here you'll find a lovely group of supportive ladies who have all been exactly where you are now. A possibility of cancer diagnosis brings all sorts of stress and fears and if anyone can hold your hand and reassure you we will. We're all at the start, in the middle or the end of what can only be described as a roller-coaster ride. The ride no-one wants to get on.

As Pippa, Honey said we've all been where you are now in total disbelief and numb but believe me you'll find inner strength you didn't know you had and we'll help you along the way.

When you have a minute, it would be helpful if you could pop something about your  journey so far into your profile as it really helps others when answering or looking for someone with a similar diagnosis. (It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself.) To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can update it at any time and if you're not sure what you should write have a quick look at mine by clicking on my username.

If you want to ask any of us any questions please come back and do so. There's always someone around and we can offer a shoulder to cry on, a hand to hold or listen to a rant, we’re here for you.

It might also be a good idea to download this booklet Understanding Womb (Endometrial) Cancer I found it invaluable in my journey. 

It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear. It's free to call on 0808 808 00 00  8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. Have a look to see what is available by Clicking here .

There is also an Ask an Expert section, but you should allow two working days for replies from our expert team.

To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers can be found on our Online Information and Support Section. 

Sending you welcoming hugs, Barb xx 

Hi am 4 months post op coming up to 5 months I was feeling exactly how you do as soon as my doctor told me it was cancer I felt my world crash around me I couldn’t  sleep eat or do anything really. 5 month on from op now I feel good still not 100% but better and sleeping better also eating better exercising more. The media will show every bad cancer story but never the good outcomes a cancer diagnosis can shatter the world around you but you will put it back together again bit by bit and come out the other side wishing you luck of your journey xxx

Hi, I was diagnosed in 2017 at the age of 42, still remember how it felt like it was yesterday.  Stay positive and stay off the internet.  I use to drive myself mad reading so many sites.  Talk to people who have been through it rather than people who  just write about it.  You are in my thoughts.  Happy to share experience with you xx

Hi Honeybear

I am new to this group too.  I have just received my diagnosis although it is ongoing and keeps changing as they become more aware.  Not got my operation date yet and waiting to hear whether the cancer has spread beyond the womb and whether they will be taking any lymph nodes out.  The front of the womb has thinned and that may be that the cancer has eaten through it...or it may mean I am just odd.

Reading this forum is really helping as all of you who went before show us that life doesn't end when you have a few nodes out. 

Thank you

Tonia15

Hi . How are you doing? Haven't seen any posts for a while. Have you had your op? Let us know how you are.

Bxx