I was diagnosed today with endometrial cancer stage 1. I am so scared and worried . Idk how to feel or act cause I am scared to die. I am not sure how to cope with this. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Hi there, I was in your shoes 2 years ago this week, mine was stage 1A, it is a scary diagnosis but I am sure you have been told, that having a hysterectomy is almost always curative, my GP told me this and my consultant told me this, you will worry, it is only natural but try to stay positive, a postive attitude is always a help, can I ask how old you are? Have you got a date for your hysterectomy yet? It's a lot to take in and you have people poking and prodding you, I remember it well, it becomes so surreal, everything happens so fast but do try not to worry, I know it isn't easy but do try. I, like many others are here for you whenever you need to talk.
Take care
Phoebe xx
Hi I am so sorry, you must feel so bad it's such a shock for you, one day at a time Hun, I don't know much about it, but I think stage 1 is contained in the uterus, so you will be okay, it's the thought of it is so frightening, they will operate asp and you can start healing from there, all the best xx
What are the Dr's going to do for you.
I assume a hysterectomy and also removal of tubes & ovaries just to be sure, and this will happen pretty promptly, and NO this is not going to do you in, Stage 1 is very early.
Can you get some counselling, from the hospital, I did and they followed me through and even saw me in the hospital while I was not feeling well, part of the hospital team, also my local pastor was a big help with stopping me going into complete panic, she went with me to x-rays, cat scans, and pre-surgery clinics, even so I had a couple of panic attacks, but by the time of surgery I was more than ready to have them get rid of whatever it was.
One thing I do remember very clearly is the Dr explaining to me that this type of cancer is crazy slow growing, which is good
I had the same when I was 51 and I was terrified, very frightening to be told you have any kind of cancer, but I am now 65, and have never had any problems since.
I was put on HRT immediatly after my surgery as I seemed to go into some kind of shock, and had a hard time in the hospital with a bad reaction to the surgery, sweating and hot flushes, but for me it was more like a waterfall, fascinating to watch fingernails sweating, you could see bubbles of fluid form, very hard work for the nurses as I was constanly soaked and became dehydrated, it was truely horrible, but was able to wean myself off with Dr's help over the next 18 months or so.
Now at 65 using suppositiries to stop tissue down below getting tooo thin.
I know I'm not in the same boat as you but I'm sure as you seem to be in the early stages you have a very good chance of recovery they probably remove the cells and may suggest a hysterectomy I hope all goes well with you I wish you all the best x
Thanks for the encouraging words. I am 44 and have an appt today to see an oncologist and see what he says.
Good luck tell us how you get on all the best x
Good luck and take care thinking of you xx
Hi Michele, I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I was diagnosed with the same thing about 1 year ago, it is always a scary thing to hear. I want you to know it is a very curable cancer and although you will worry , you will be OK! I had the robotic assisted total hysterectomy. Definetly the way to go if you can. I went back to my doctor last month and am completely cured. I only have to go for 6 month follow up but they told me I am considered cured! Please dont hesitate to ask me any questions you have. I live in Boston, Massachusetts.
Hi, Michele,
It is scary, I know. I was diagnosed in July of this year, and also had a total hysterectomy in the same month. You have caught it early! I felt the same way, and I'm sure that the ladies here felt the same way too, after their initial diagnosis.
Try to get scheduled for surgery as soon as you can! Best of luck at the oncologist's today and let us know how you do! xxx
Hi Michelle,
Be strong and don't worry too much. I was in the same scenario you were in now early this year and had TAH last February. Hysterectomy is definate the answer. Talk to your gynae oncologist and ask questions to clear your doubt. I am only 38 years old. Because of my age, I took the risk, as per Doctor advise, to retain my ovaries. Doctor mentioned ovaries will weigh more health benefits to me as cancer is early stage, well differentiated cell. I went for my follow up more frequently than other stage 1 endometrial cancer survivor (once every 3 months).
Try go hystersister site and you should be able to find some useful information there as well. All the best and feel free to ask us questions. My prayers for you
Thanks so much everyone for all the kind words and support. I am having surgery October 7th and he is doing a total hysterectomy and will try to do it with robotics but I am extremely overweight so may not can. I am scared but wanna get this over with .
Hi, there Michele,
This is good news! Remember that if you need support we're here for you! Also remember that if things get too intense for you, you can ask the doctor for medication to help you get through this waiting period.
I had some, and it helped me to sleep and rest before my surgery. Please don't be a stranger, and let us know how you're doing! xxx
Hi michel, that sounds great I don't have cancer, but I am very overweight and I am on urgent list for hysterectomy as well, it seems a long time away to you, but not that long really best of luck Hun, where are you from, I am in uk South Wales xxx
I am extremely overwieght and my surgeon said that made me a candidate for the robotic surgery. Good luck, let us know how things are going, I will keep you in my prayers. I also want to tell you in a few months from now you will be amazed how fast the time goes, you will be feeling great. I keep saying that wasnt as bad as I thought it would be.
Excellent news that you are getting it done so fast, I was also overweight when I had surgery, I had mine done vaginally but laparoscopically assisted, I could have had the da-vinci instead but I couldn't get to the hospital that had it (a whole other story), like others have said, we are here for you, I took Kalms in the lead up to my 'big' day, they were enough for me but I am sure your GP would give you a little something to help if you need it.
Don't suffer on your own Michele, come on here and scream/shout and cry if you need to, we don't judge, the ladies on here helped me through, I even left a message the day after surgery, I classed them as friends, friends who knew what I was going through.
Good luck.
Thinking of you
Phoebe. x
Good wishes positive attitude and a great doctor.
Best of luck... Go kick it in the butt.
Keep in mind cancer is not what it used to be, they have made so much advances with it and you caught it early.
Hugs to you.
Hi Phoebe
"Don't suffer on your own Michele, come on here and scream/shout and cry if you need to, we don't judge, the ladies on here helped me through, I even left a message the day after surgery, I classed them as friends, friends who knew what I was going through."
Phew! well said and phases. Yes, it is a relieved having support for every single members here.
Michelle, whatever method of hysterectomy done, I wish you have a safe and speedy recovery. I am sure family members and friends will extend their help during your recovery period. Prayers to you.
Everyone on here is such a blessing to me and I appreciate each and every one of you for the support. I cried the day I found out and am still nervous and scared about the surgery cause I am praying the surgery takes it all and I will be in the clear and that I can say I kicked cancers butt.....my husband has been my rock and I haven't told my other family cause I dont want them to worry especially my mom cause she is old and is a very emotional person and has high blood pressure like I do. Does anyone who has had the surgery have high blood pressure and anxiety plus being overweight ? I just need some reassurance .