New here, feeling scared, anxious and vulnerable

I don't know the details of your condtion but it's always better to take things slowly! Take each day at a time and protect yourself from too much outside stimulation, in the form of too much information at this stage. Self-care is important when you are awaiting the result of tests. Lean on your family, partner and keep busy - but not manic! Get outside, walk and de-stress until the hospital has been in touch. You can of course talk to the Mc Millan Nurses online, which may help if things get too difficult. It's not a sprint, but a marathon and you need to conserve your energy.

This is a very treatable cancer though - as many women on this site will attest to, so sending hugs to you....

Hi 112233

Welcome to the Womb group.

I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis. It is very normal and understandable that you are feeling scared, anxious and vulnerable at the moment. 

For me the most anxious time was between the diagnosis and getting the firm treatment plan. Once I knew what was going to happen, how it would happen and when- things felt a bit more under control.

if you click on my name my profile will come up but my cancer was in 2022. I had the surgery and it was followed by chemo and then radiotherapy. My advice is to focus on the one treatment at a time otherwise it can feel overwhelming. 

My surgery was done via keyhole and was straightforward. I was in hospital for one night, had little pain and recovered well. My post op results showed I had an early stage but high grade cancer so I was unexpectedly told I would need chemo. 

Going through all the treatment was tough at times but it was doable and I had a great CNS. I am sure that you will be well looked after at the Marsden. 

Sometimes it can help to talk things through and we do have the Macmillan Support Line available from 8am-8pm 7 days a week. 

I hope the Marsden will be in touch very soon and you have your treatment plan/date for surgery. For me once I had seen my surgeon- things moved quickly. 

If there is anything you need or want to ask about, please do so. We are here when you need us.

Jane

Hi 112233

It is completely normal to feel vulnerable and scared when you first get your diagnosis. For me I felt I was living in some sort of parallel universe. You will feel better when you have a treatment plan in place and hopefully a timescale for things. It will help you feel more in control. I am under the Marsden too and they have been absolutely brilliant. I was diagnosed in 2023 and have just been promoted to 6 monthly checks. Try to take things a day at a time. You can share anything with this group there is always someone who has been through what you’re going through.

sending hugs

Linda xxx