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gratefulwan
gratefulwan Member Posts: 3
in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1

I have been diagnosis with endometrial  cancer stage3b grade3 after complete hysterectmy.  I am suppose to start radition for 5 wks then chemo. I have been on internet reading but got to depressing.  Found this discussion group and decided to learn what others know and been thru.  I am 75 yrs old and thought I was in good health until I was bombarded by this diagnosis.  Sometimes it gets to me just thinking what lies ahead but I know I have to take one day at a time.

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  • Cucu me
    Cucu me Member Posts: 213 Member
    #2
    Welcome!

    You are in the right place.

    Read and ask if you have questions.

    And yes, one thing at a time.

  • Cucu me
    Cucu me Member Posts: 213 Member
    #3
    Welcome!

    You are at the right place.

    Read and ask if you have questions.

    And yes, one thing at a time.

  • TeddyandBears_Mom
    TeddyandBears_Mom Member Posts: 1,811 Member
    #4
    Right Place Gratefulwan

    Sorry you had to find us under these circumstances. You will find the best support and a wealth of information for all of us going through this cancer fight.

    The internet is very outdated. And, it will scare you into craziness.

    Please don't hesitate to ask any question. Nothing is off-limits and the ladies here will give you honest answers.

    I have come to depend heavily on everyone here to get through the fight.

    Cindi

  • NoTimeForCancer
    NoTimeForCancer Member Posts: 3,368 Member
    #5
    gratefulwan, it is

    gratefulwan, it is overwhelming so everything you are feeling is normal.  I think we all have been there and before you get too far ahead of yourself, our advice is stay away from the world wide web and feel free to come here and ask anything you want.

    Radiation is painless, I don't think anyone has ever 'felt' anything, but zapping your pelvic area where there is lots of bone and marrow produced, means you need to take care of yourself.  It was fatiguing for me and really zapped my strength.  I remember falling asleep at 7 pm during treatment and realizing sleep is helpful in healing and decided not to fight it.  The good news is it doesn't last forever.

    Pelvic radiation can cause diarrhea, and so I took probiotics and it seemed to help me.  I was fortunate to talk with a dietician who specifically works with cancer patients and she recommended 9 'servings' of protein a day.  So, a can of tuna really did count for 3 servings.  Yogurt (which is also good for the gut), cheese, milk, meat, chicken, etc...you get the hint.  

    Radiation is the first thing you are going to be doing, so start there.  I am sorry you have had to find us but you are welcome to ask ANYTHING, vent, etc...here. 

  • gratefulwan
    gratefulwan Member Posts: 3
    #6
    NoTimeForCancer said:

    gratefulwan, it is

    gratefulwan, it is overwhelming so everything you are feeling is normal.  I think we all have been there and before you get too far ahead of yourself, our advice is stay away from the world wide web and feel free to come here and ask anything you want.

    Radiation is painless, I don't think anyone has ever 'felt' anything, but zapping your pelvic area where there is lots of bone and marrow produced, means you need to take care of yourself.  It was fatiguing for me and really zapped my strength.  I remember falling asleep at 7 pm during treatment and realizing sleep is helpful in healing and decided not to fight it.  The good news is it doesn't last forever.

    Pelvic radiation can cause diarrhea, and so I took probiotics and it seemed to help me.  I was fortunate to talk with a dietician who specifically works with cancer patients and she recommended 9 'servings' of protein a day.  So, a can of tuna really did count for 3 servings.  Yogurt (which is also good for the gut), cheese, milk, meat, chicken, etc...you get the hint.  

    Radiation is the first thing you are going to be doing, so start there.  I am sorry you have had to find us but you are welcome to ask ANYTHING, vent, etc...here. 

    Thank you for the the info

    Thank you for the the info esp. on things to be eating.. I will be seeing a dietitian.. l just dread having to travel over an hour to get to my appt. for the radiation.  Will be checking back here as time moves on. 

  • Editgrl
    Editgrl Member Posts: 903 Member
    #7
    Welcome, Gratefulwan

    A lot of us know the feeling of thinking you are really healthy and then being shocked by a cancer diagnosis.  I am Stage IIIc, Grade 3.  It is overwhelming at first, but the women here are a great source of information and support.  A lot of the information on the internet is outdated, and finding this board was a great relief after reading the doom and gloom in the cyberworld. 

    I cannot speak to radiation as I am going through chemotherapy first, but as you've already seen, there are women here who can share their experiences.

    Just take a breath.  You are stronger than you know and will get through this. 

     

  • molimoli
    molimoli Member Posts: 514
    #8
    Thats the only way ,one minute, one hour ,one day at a time.

    Gratefulwan so very sorry you are not an outsider, however, our new sister, we will be with you all the while starting now, This board will become the best compass for your journey.Stick with us,you'll see, Get fameliar with the  old posts so you can get to know the ladies and their different journeys. What you will learn will amaze you as you  cry,laugh, stumble,stand firm and finally resolve to fight like a warrior girl, we have all become that because of the sisters who have been there and done that before us.

    No doubt you will become your name when you have experienced the love ,understanding and caring arms with which we will cradle you. Knowledge will give you  navigational skills in no time. Read the posts on this and the ovarian thread,take deep breaths and long 'let out the scream' walks as often as you can.  May your Creator lead you to peace of mind throughout this hurricane.

    We talk about any and everything here and our opinions sometimes differ so as you read just find your own footing and do what you feel is best for you. Love here is not conditional,come as you.

                                                                                                          Nuff love, Moli

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