Womb cancer

My mum has stage 1b womb cancer, she is 76 years old. She had surgery, hysterectomy and has been asked if she wants to go ahead with chemo and radiotherapy.  She had a stroke 10 years ago and has rheumatoid arthritis. 

She is currently feeling well following her surgery.

She is finding it difficult to decide about further treatment as we are all so unsure about the side effects. We all worry that she might not be strong enough to withstand chemoradiotherapy. 

How do we make such a decision?

I would appreciate any information or help you can offer.

Parents
  • Hi. I’ve just had a biopsy and awaiting results for the same cancer. I’m younger (56)but if recommended I would have the treatment if the doctors advised it. I guess it might be possible to stop the treatment if it made her too unwell?

    Hope it all goes well & she makes a full & speedy recovery.

  • Sorry to hear that Emma. I hope your results are promising. We are going to request a meeting with the oncologist to ask more questions before making a final decision. 

    It's so hard, not knowing how unwell treatment might make her.

    So far clinicians have said that all actions are preventative and there is no sign of any cancer post op.

    It's all so confusing.

    I hope you get on well. 

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  • Sorry to hear that Emma. I hope your results are promising. We are going to request a meeting with the oncologist to ask more questions before making a final decision. 

    It's so hard, not knowing how unwell treatment might make her.

    So far clinicians have said that all actions are preventative and there is no sign of any cancer post op.

    It's all so confusing.

    I hope you get on well. 

Children
  • How is your mum getting on? Has she started treatment?
    I finally had my results - after 5 weeks. Received a letter telling me that it was clear (big sigh of relief) followed by another later a few days later telling me that they wanted me to go in for a hystercopy just to make sure (I confess I cried a bit having thought it was all over!). Going in on the 21st May.

  • Emma, I hope you get on okay. I am not sure how you must be feeling,  but it's an emotional roller coaster even supporting someone with cancer.

    My mum started her treatment last Monday, she had her first of six cycles of chemo. She has been amazing since, with no after effects. I do worry that it will not continue to be so positive. Not that I wish to be negative and love the thought that she could sail through this treatment unscathed.

    I am keeping everything crossed for you. X