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Womb and vulva cancer. Not sure how to cope with the news

redmoggy
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I have been told that I have womb cancer early stages that I also have vulva cancer but the original thing I had which I thought was just an hernia was a detmold cyst and 90% non cancerous. So when saw specialist for the vulva cancer said all treatable with just surgery that happy state lasted just two days and then told that now think that not a detmold cyst but is cancer on the lymph nodes and linked to the vulva cancer.  I have got a hard tennis ball size lump in my groin which I have had for nearly two years.  I too have been married 45yrs he isn't coping very well with it.  From start to finish has been just a month and I am just more shocked.   I just now don't know what to expect and if it's terminal and how long I would have of feeling fit and healthy?

  • Hi redmoggy,

    Firstly welcome to Cancer Chat, and I'm sorry to hear of everything you're going through. It sounds like it's all happened quickly and no doubt you must be feeling a range of emotions.

    Hopefully you're waiting to hear more about the situation and I hope you get all the information you need before too long. At this point you should have an idea of next steps. At the moment I'm sure there is a lot of uncertainty which is making things difficult.

    Whatever happens, we're always here for support on the forum if you need it, and I hope you find it useful.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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    I received some information in a letter from the hospital which has bought back an event from when I was 15 which I thought was well and truly buried.  This information has upset me more than being told I had cancer as it brings into question my morals.  It also is the reason I had cervical cancer twice in my 20's but at the time I was pregnant (with a coil fitted) I subsequently lost that baby and asked if the operation would affect my carrying a baby. I was lied to - I lost 10 in total (as the cancer came back 18mths later).  So also now angry and feeling real hatred for my ex husband.

  • in reply to redmoggy

    Hello redmoggy

    I'm sorry to hear about all that you're dealing with at the moment. It sounds like it's a very difficult time with lots of emotions being brought to the surface. 

    It can often help to talk about things and so I wanted to let you know that if you'd like to chat with our team of nurses you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. Alternatively, you may want to get in touch with Maggie's who are will be able to offer you some support to work through things. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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