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Just diagnosed endometrial cancer

Jliz16
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Hi

I have today been told I have endometriod adenocarcinoma grade 1. I am in shock and so scared. I have had symptoms for over 5 months and it has taken time for diagnosis so scared it has spread.

Also scared of hysterectomy as I am a large lady at almost 22 stone. I am scared they wont operate because of my size or that things will go wrong. I am not brave and just dont know how to get through this. I feel life will never be the same again and we had great plans for next year which may now never happen. Any advice or help would be welcome as feel alone and terrified today.

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    Hi jliz16

    iam sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Stage 1 is a good place to be with this so that's the first positive

    Have they told you whether it is a full hysterectomy and if so is it keyhole?  Iwould asl your consultant /doctor and discuss your fears. They really know what they are doing and will reassure you. Please don't worry endlessly about it. It will be fine. Good luck 

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    Thank you meetski

    My consultant has said that they may do a hysterectomy or may give me the mirena coil for a while to give me time to lose weight and get fitter for surgery. That scares me as I just want the cancer out of me and things to move quickly. I am worried that having the coil will delay everything and give the cancer time to grow. 

    He said they would look at keyhole but my size may make this difficult. I am so angry at myself for getting so big. Always meaning to lose weight and never did so now this is my own fault. I wish I had known more about womb cancer as it may have made me try harder. Feel such guilt. 

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    I am in same situation I was told 3 days ago and I feel sick all the time, I have to hv full hysterectomy and worry it has spread and they won’t be able to save me. I’m waiting my date for hysterectomy but hopefully in next 4 weeks. I’m 17 stone and I was making this my year of health and this happens. I wish us the best, 

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