My Mum has recently been diagnosed with stage 3A womb cancer. It has been a huge shock and it’s a very worrying time. I am looking for general advice on the next steps (treatment and managing the symptoms). Could you please assist?
I'm sorry to read about your mum. This must be a difficult time for you both.
After a cancer diagnosis patients are discussed within a MDT ( Multi Disciplinary Team) where all the specialists come together to decide the best treatment plan for each individual patient. The decisions are based upon the type and stage ( size and extent) of cancer and how fit and well they are and if they have any other health conditions that may affect their treatment.
We have information hereon our website on womb cancer which explains about the possible treatments and their potential side effects.
I hope this is of some help to you. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
I'm sorry to read about your mum. This must be a difficult time for you both.
After a cancer diagnosis patients are discussed within a MDT ( Multi Disciplinary Team) where all the specialists come together to decide the best treatment plan for each individual patient. The decisions are based upon the type and stage ( size and extent) of cancer and how fit and well they are and if they have any other health conditions that may affect their treatment.
We have information hereon our website on womb cancer which explains about the possible treatments and their potential side effects.
I hope this is of some help to you. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
