It's Cancer

I got the biopsy results back. It's stage 1/3 endometrial cancer, meaning I have cancer of the uterus and it's stage 1 out of 3.

My gynecologist sent in a consult for surgery. I asked for the consult to go to the location that I work because the clinic is just down the hall from me and because I work there, maybe I'll get in sooner, plus at the other location I would have ended up post-op recovering on the ward I used to work on. I didn't want that.

I'm trying to not have a melt down because while it is cancer, it seems to have been caught in the early stages, which is most favourable (94% 5 year survival rate).

They won't know if it's spread until they do a hysterectomy, pelvic washings, lymph node sampling and another biopsy. If there has been no spread, surgery is all I'll need. If it's spread, then the options are chemotherapy and radiation.

I still can't help but sit here and cry though. I sure could use a hug but I live alone.

I dread telling my brother. I can hardly hold myself together. He's not likely to take the news well at all. He was simply devastated after our parents die, and he has a hard time dealing with serious illness, especially when it comes to close family. And I know it's not something I can keep from him because I'm a terrible liar with a very expressive face/voice and he can tell when something is wrong.

Please send all the positive energy that you can spare. Please.....

aww hun i am so sorry huge and lots of strong positive

hopefully it has been caught in very early staes and that it hasnt spread

again sending lots of and from across the pond

I´m really so sorry for the bad news my friend... please don´t give up!...

Originally Posted by Natalie_ca

I still can't help but sit here and cry though. I sure could use a hug but I live alone.
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you´re not alone, here is TCS for you my friend!...

since today you´ll be in a special way to my prayers my friend!


Keep us update my friend...

We are here for you Praying that it can all be removed

Sending many, many positive vibes to you.

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As awful as this must seem right now, keep telling yourself that it is stage 1, it was caught early and take each step as it comes. Letting your brain project through worst-case scenarios is probably natural, but it can drive you nuts. Face each step, and then the next.

Many thoughts are with you. If you need to chat, you can certainly PM me.

Oh Linda What terrible news to receive

Sending very many healing, healthy vibes your way.

Saying prayers for you, Linda.

Linda I am so sorry but at least it's stage 1. Gather your thoughts before you chat with your brother!

Originally Posted by nanner

As awful as this must seem right now, keep telling yourself that it is stage 1, it was caught early and take each step as it comes. Letting your brain project through worst-case scenarios is probably natural, but it can drive you nuts. Face each step, and then the next.

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Sending lots of vibes for you to be positive and that they'll fix you up good as new.

And I know nothing beats a real hug, but here's some virtual ones, best I can do over the internet..

to you.

I'm praying for you, Linda. I don't know if this helps or not, but they caught my colon cancer early and I pulled through, and I'm sure you can too.

Passing along my best wishes and many for a complete recovery.

My thoughts are with you.... and as many others here have said, you're not totally alone-- you have us

Many vibes for you! A sweet co-worker of mine is going through this now as well. I cannot imagine how scary it must be for you. It sounds good that they caught it in stage one. Take things one step at a time as they come to you! You are in our thoughts!

Hope all goes good for you.

If it makes you feel any better, my mom also had cancer of the uterus and has been cancer free for 3 years now. We also live in the same city, so I imagine you will recieve just as good of care as she did. /hugs

Prayers, Hugs and Vibes to you . You are not alone you have your TCS family.

Thinking of you and wishing you well.

and prayers for a speedy recovery and that they get it all!

Oh honey, I am sorry you are going through this... Be strong, have faith, think positive thoughts, and take one step at a time... We will all be here to support you whenever you need...

You know you have all our support to help you through this. Sending you many, many vibes.
If you are not ready to tell your brother don't tell him yet but its your decision when to tell him-you may be surprised by his strength.
Please keep us informed and take care of yourself.