Hi Romy,

Welcome to Cancer Chat. I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis of cancer of the womb and of your operation being put back for another month. You have come to the right place. There is no need for you to feel lonely for as long as this forum is on the go. It offers tremendous support to all with cancer of any type and is populated by people who are plagued by cancer themselves or are caring for someone with cancer.This means that most of them are able to tell you exactly what to expect as they they all have first-hand experience of this horrible disease.

You will be able to fight this. We all seem to find a hidden strength from somewhere.

Please feel free to contact us at any time whether you want information, support or even if you just want to rant. Do you have any family of friends who could help you cope with what you are going through? Remember, that there is always someone here if you feel like talking.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi River

thank you so much for taking the time out of your holiday to reply, I really appreciate it.  I am lucky enough to have a couple of good friends my partner and I have just split up as it was to much for him to deal with but that's ok.  I think what you said about walking is a very good idea which I will remember.  Hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday and thank you again.

Romy

Thank you for your lovely reply, I really appreciate having somewhere to talk about cancer without anyone not knowing what to say to me.  I have a couple of good friends, my partner and I have just split up as he couldn't cope with it but that's ok.  Thank you again.

regards

Romy

Hi Romy, So sorry you find yourself here. I'm so sorry you feel alone. No one should feel they have to cope alone with cancer. You have reached out here and that is a good thing. I had a diagnosis of grade 1 early stage endometrial (womb) cancer in May 2017. I'm 58. I had my hysterectomy in May too. I am sorry your op has been postponed. Waiting to get your treatment started can be an anxious time and your mind can be consumed by the what ifs.. and the fear. Having someone who has been through it to talk with can be a real help Can I recommend to you the Macmillan online support group for those with womb cancer. ? It is a brilliant group and they are very welcoming and supportive. We have all been where you are now in one way or another and can give you some hope and good advice to get you through this. I'm here to chat to you on this site too if you wish If I can help in any way .

Hysterectomy is a big op but it's very much moved on from the bad old days I had heard all sorts of horror stories about it over the years but honestly my op wasnot as bad as I had imagined. I was only in hospital 24 hrs. I had a laparoscopic (keyhole op) many have the abdominal cut op which can take a bit longer to recover . Do you know what type of pp you have been scheduled for ? I'm now 4 months post op and back to my old self physically. I was very lucky as my cancer was stage 1a so I just needed the hysterectomy and no radio or chemo. Just check ups now every few months This cancer is often very slow growing has a very optimistic outlook if it's dealt with early. It's devastating to get a cancer diagnosis and sometimes friends even withthe best intentions cannot truly understand how you feel soplease think about joining the Macmillan online group. It has also lots of brilliant advice and information on their womb cancer information page. community.macmillan.org.uk/.../ Sending you a hug. Deex

Hi Dee

thank you so much for replying, I am glad you feel well and I wish you a speedy healthy recovery.  I am going to use the link as I think that will be helpful.  Sadly today I have been told I have to be tested for breast cancer so hope that turns out well.  I will mail you again if that ok and thank you for your kindness.

regards

Romy xx

Hi Romy,

Sadly many partners feel like this and cancer can be the cause of break up in many relationships. This must have made your diagnosis even more difficult to bear. I am glad to hear that you have some good friends who are there for you. As I said in my previous post, there is always someone here for you too.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx