Uterine cancer so scared

Hi I've recently been diagnosed with uterine cancer after having a hysteroscopy.

I'm 62 no period for 10 years then had a few days of a light bleed.

My gp fast tracked me for tests I've prolapses so they found it difficult at first to see but eventually it showed thick lining and polpoids she took biopsy 

Two weeks later got a call to see the gyno and she told me I had stage one slow moving scheduled for hysterectomy two weeks later but I panicked as I'm looking after my daughter who has been having ts of tests this past year she's 22 still having tests the gyno said he would give me progesterone tablets to slow progress so I said give me maybe five weeks to get this settled for my daughter I'v now got my pre assessment for two weeks time and I've now convinced myself I won't get the op even if I want to because I've just had my bloods done not had done for years as my hubby died and I jus didn't want to know if I had anything wrong I needed to focus on my daughter as she self harmed etc for years and I put lots of weight on so i feel they will find a reason i carnt have a hysterectom and i hate myself right now being like this when my daughter  needs me im so scared

  • Welcome to the forum Mackem although I'm sorry to hear you've recently been diagnosed with uterine cancer.

    It's only natural to be feeling scared but I hope it helps to know that so many of our members will know what you are going through right now, so you are not alone Mackem, and hopefully it won't be long until some of them stop by to share their experiences and advice.

    If you'd like to talk any of this through with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very easy to talk to and will do all they can to support you and put your mind at ease about what happens next.

    We're here for you Mackem and are wishing you all the best with your pre-op assessment in 2 weeks time.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator