Hi all, i'm new to the forum, and have found reading about everyone's experiences very helpful. A little background on myself. Late last year i had some spotting, and being 3 years post-menopausal knew something wasn't right. I have a history of ovarian cysts so assumed it might be something similar. During the ultrasound it was noted that my lining was 15.3mm, which then led to me being referred for a Hysteroscopy. I had this a couple of weeks later, during which a biopsy was taken, and they also noted a Polyp. I was booked in to have the Polyp removed... The biopsy took 6 weeks to get the results of, and i was contacted just a few days before my Polyp removal to say that i would be seen by the Consultant face to face. It was during that appointment that i was told that Cancer cells had been found. I was told it was grade 1, and a MRI the week later confirmed that it was also stage 1a. I am now having my surgery (robotic hysterectomy) this Friday. I was concerned at my pre-assessment due to having a very high BMI, but i believe that this is why i am having robotic rather than laparascopic. The consultant did tell me that if they are unable to deliver my uterus vaginally, an incision will probably be made along my bikini line to pull it out. I have had a previous surgery 8 years ago where my left ovary/fallopian tube were removed, so at least some of the job has already been done for them. I've been told that i could possibly be sent home that evening if my surgery is early enough in the day, and if i am feeling okay. I am going to the hospital tomorrow for more blood tests - for their group and save, which was something i hadn't heard of before - i didnt realise that they need two samples of your blood for blood transfusion purposes. Feeling anxious about the surgery now i'm a lot older since the last gynae related surgery that i've had. Also hoping that the surgery as the consultant hopes will be the only treatment required. My timeline is first appointment 20th Oct - surgery date 31st January. I will post again at some point to advise how it all went.... thanks for reading.
Good Luck for Friday, I hope all goes well.
Jane
I found the radiotherapy treatments frightening to begin with but in all honesty they were very doable !
I had 23 external beam therapy
2 Bracktherapy
Exhaustion was the worse side affect for me had some bowel issues ..
Appetite was affected had to watch what I ate to trying and stop bloating !
Just finished My 4 cycles of chemotherapy treatment same as you Paclitaxel and Carboplatin!
Rang the bell 
Wishing you well on your journey x
