Hi everyone, just joined hoping to chat to others. I have been diagnosed, had MRI and ECG last week now expecting to be phoned within the next 10 days to go in for full hysterectomy.
I was just hoping for some chat, advice and community as am dealing with it fairly well but as I'm sure is normal I keep having worries and concerns and pains.
As much as I love my husband it's not always the easiest subject to chat with him about
Hi Scareeves
Welcome to the Womb group.
I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis of endometrial cancer. I remember it being a worrying time and it is normal to have worries about the diagnosis and treatment.
Sometimes it can feel easier to talk to people who have experienced similar. I know for me it was sometimes harder to talk to those around me as they were still processing my diagnosis and I did not want to burden or upset them. Some people also find it hard to talk about it.
We do have the Support Line available everyday from 8am-8pm if it would help to talk things through. Your husband is also welcome to have support if he needs it.
My advice would be to take everything one step at a time. I know for me looking too far ahead could feel overwhelming.
From the biopsy and MRI they should be able to give you a provisional stage and grade of cancer and this is confirmed post op. It is these results that are used to decide whether any further treatment may be needed. For some ladies the surgery alone is enough. For others some follow up is needed.
Best plan now perhaps would be to have a think about the surgery and what you might want to take with you. Also practical things like how you will get to and from the hospital. I also did a big shop and gave the house a good clean- as after surgery you will need to avoid lifting etc for a while. For me sorting out the practical things meant I worried less about the diagnosis.
Do continue to post on here and feel free to ask any questions. There are many lovely ladies on here who will want to offer you support.
Jane
