Recurrence of endometrial cancer in lymph nodes

Good evening all. I was diagnosed with recurrence of endometrial cancer in October last year following a hysterectomy for the original cancer in January 2019. The recurrence is in my abdominal lymph nodes and is treatable but cannot be cured. I started paclitaxel and carboplatin chemo in December and had a CT scan 5 days after my 3rd cycle. The scan showed the lymph node has shrunk from 6.9 to 6.4cm. While I know this is a reduction in size, it seems very small and I’m a bit disappointed. I am to continue with the rest of my chemo and will have another scan at the end of it. Can anyone offer any advice or reassurance to me please. Many thanks all. 

  • I'm sorry to hear you've had a recurrence in your lymph nodes Lindylou.

    I think it's completely natural to be feeling a bit disappointed by the outcome of your chemo so far so don't be too hard on yourself for feeling this way, but if you can, do try and concentrate on the positives you've mentioned in your post and remind yourself that the treatment is working. 

    I'm sure many of our members will definitely empathise with you and hopefully some of them will be along soon to offer you their support and advice.

    You're also welcome to talk through any worries or concerns with one of our cancer nurses on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    We're thinking of you Lindylou and will have our fingers crossed the chemo continues to be effective and the lymph node will have shrunk a lot more at the next scan.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator