Hi
I was diagnosed a few weeks ago and still struggling to get my head around it. I’m having a total hysterectomy this week and really don’t know how I feel … numb I suppose is one way of putting it … it still doesn’t feel real. I’m scared of what else they might find when they do the d and c. I’m scared it’s spread because now I’m getting pains in my legs that I never had before. I’m trying to be positive but it’s difficult.
Not the best introduction I’ve made to a new group but I just needed to offload.
Hi Sunflower
Welcome to the Online Community and the Womb group.
I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis of endometrial cancer and remember what a worrying time it was when I had my diagnosis. I also had times when I felt numb and overwhelmed and at other times I felt ok. It was very up and down really. I did feel better though once I had a plan for treatment and the hysterectomy.
It is natural to worry about any aches and pains and to worry if there is any spread. Hopefully the MRI results will bring answers for you. I know myself once I had the diagnosis I became more aware of my body and became anxious about what it could mean. I think the main thing now is to focus on having the hysterectomy and recovering from it. If you try and focus too much on everything else it can feel too much.
My hysterectomy was straightforward, I had little pain and recovered well from it. i was well looked after by my hospital.
If chatting things through would help, then please do give the Support Line a call- the details are below.
In the meantime if there is anything you need or want to ask, please do so- there are a lovely bunch of ladies on here who have been where you are now and will want to offer you support.
I will pop a link below with some info that maybe of help.
Womb cancer booklet | Macmillan Cancer Support
Jane
