Looking for some emotional support

Summerlady

Hi I am new to this board, I figured this would be a good place to go to. I recently found out that I have to go for a hysteroscopy and a uterine biopsy. 

I am so scared and haven't had this done before. I feel like I have No one to talk to. 

I feel sad and irritable,  Not sure if this is normal or not? I have an appt for a consultant with a surgeon on April 2nd and then

 They will schedule it. I am only 35, and is what I think I am very healthy.  Any advice would be great. Thanks so much!!

JackieZ

HI-I am new to this also-Your

HI-I am new to this also-Your not alone and there are people on here to talk to. I know the feeling though I still feel like that sometime. I was diagoinsed in Oct 2014. I was going to have surgury but the uterian cancer had already spread-it went pretty fast. I was always very healthy and never even had the flu so this is a real blow to me also.  I started radiation right away and went through that for 3 months-it got rid of the uterian cancer cell and the cell the spread to the limp nods. But it was also in my right hip,and now spread to my lung and liver-but they are small so now after 1 complete round of chemo theres hope-I pray alot and have friends that have a prayer chain for me going. Prayer has helped me out alot and without it I would not have the attitude I have now. Keep very positive and need any type of answers or anything theres always people to listen and help-I will be your friend. I need one too.

AWK

Those early days are the toughest.

Hopefully (and probably) everything will be ok.  And even if the news isn't the best, you will still be fine.  You found a lot of supporters in this group and most of us feel that the early parts - the hurry up and wait - was so stressful.  I am sure that is what you are feeling.  Just take things one day at a time, keep busy, do things you love and don't focus on the what ifs.  Too many unknowns to take on at this early point.  

Keeping you in my prayers Anne

ConnieSW

AWK said:

Those early days are the toughest.

Hopefully (and probably) everything will be ok.  And even if the news isn't the best, you will still be fine.  You found a lot of supporters in this group and most of us feel that the early parts - the hurry up and wait - was so stressful.  I am sure that is what you are feeling.  Just take things one day at a time, keep busy, do things you love and don't focus on the what ifs.  Too many unknowns to take on at this early point.  

Keeping you in my prayers Anne

Hi, Summerlady

I ditto what AWK said.  It's hard  not knowing but the time will pass.  We will wait with you.  Ask any questions as they come to you and we'll do our best to answer.

nempark

Hi Summerlady!!!!

I know how worried you must be and the shock you are in right now.  Soon all this will pass, reason be initial health problems is new to us and something we never expect to happen to us.  Why are you haveing these procedures, did you have symptoms?  

I had all these tests and they are just regular internal exams nothing to worry about.  Oh, boy, I do know the state of mind these observations throw you in, but in time you will be able to accept and move on.  We have no choice to do our best to deal with these hurdles in life.  WE do feel overwhelmed when we are suddenly confronted with life-altering circimstances such as a sudden diagnosis. try to let what you have right now sustain you until you know exactly what the situation is.

We still do not know what your outcome might be, could well turn out to be nothing. I hope I have been some form of encouragement to you.  Do your best to stay positive and wait until you get your results.  It's amazing how humans endure a multitude of problems and manage to overcome all these fears.  Be well my darlng and keep us informed.

Summerlady

JackieZ said:

HI-I am new to this also-Your

HI-I am new to this also-Your not alone and there are people on here to talk to. I know the feeling though I still feel like that sometime. I was diagoinsed in Oct 2014. I was going to have surgury but the uterian cancer had already spread-it went pretty fast. I was always very healthy and never even had the flu so this is a real blow to me also.  I started radiation right away and went through that for 3 months-it got rid of the uterian cancer cell and the cell the spread to the limp nods. But it was also in my right hip,and now spread to my lung and liver-but they are small so now after 1 complete round of chemo theres hope-I pray alot and have friends that have a prayer chain for me going. Prayer has helped me out alot and without it I would not have the attitude I have now. Keep very positive and need any type of answers or anything theres always people to listen and help-I will be your friend. I need one too.

Praying for you

Hi Thanks So Much for the reply, I am so sorry you are going through this. I always try to be positive and optimistic.  I admire

How much strength you have, I do have cancer in my family that makes this so much more

Difficult.  I appreciate you reaching out to me. Good luck and please let me know how you are doing. 

Summerlady

AWK said:

Those early days are the toughest.

Hopefully (and probably) everything will be ok.  And even if the news isn't the best, you will still be fine.  You found a lot of supporters in this group and most of us feel that the early parts - the hurry up and wait - was so stressful.  I am sure that is what you are feeling.  Just take things one day at a time, keep busy, do things you love and don't focus on the what ifs.  Too many unknowns to take on at this early point.  

Keeping you in my prayers Anne

Thanks So much.

Just wanted to say Thank You So Much for the reply,  The waiting is killing me,  I feel like I am in No rush to have it done, but I also 

Want to get it over with. I am trying to stay positive and not let it get to me.  I am keeping really busy, and talk to people who had this

Done and get as much advice and knowledge as I can.  The problem started when my periods started to become so irregular,  and were coming

More frequently.  I also noticed that I am having more pain than I was. I have stage 2 

Endometrios. Have always had painful periods. The pain subsided for a while, and everything went 

Haywire! I am pretty sure I am okay, but probably won't relax until I have the doctor tell me I am fine.

Your support and prayers are So greatly appreciated.  

Summerlady

nempark said:

Hi Summerlady!!!!

I know how worried you must be and the shock you are in right now.  Soon all this will pass, reason be initial health problems is new to us and something we never expect to happen to us.  Why are you haveing these procedures, did you have symptoms?  

I had all these tests and they are just regular internal exams nothing to worry about.  Oh, boy, I do know the state of mind these observations throw you in, but in time you will be able to accept and move on.  We have no choice to do our best to deal with these hurdles in life.  WE do feel overwhelmed when we are suddenly confronted with life-altering circimstances such as a sudden diagnosis. try to let what you have right now sustain you until you know exactly what the situation is.

We still do not know what your outcome might be, could well turn out to be nothing. I hope I have been some form of encouragement to you.  Do your best to stay positive and wait until you get your results.  It's amazing how humans endure a multitude of problems and manage to overcome all these fears.  Be well my darlng and keep us informed.

Thanks So very Much

Thank you for your reply and ssupport!  I have stage 2 endometrois, and have had heavy bleeding and very painful cramps,

For a few years, was on birth control but the side effects was killing me. I did end up having surgery and was on herbal

Supplements that work great. Everything was fine for a while, but a few months ago, my period got a little crazy, and

It was coming more frequently and heavier.  My gynecologist saw something in my uterus and said I need to have a biopsy.  I also have 

Cancer in my family,  which doesn't help. Your right about being in shock, I went for what I thought was a routine exam and I found

This out!  My doctor did reassure me that my pap smear came back negative,  and that was a very good sign. So staying hopeful and optimistic. 

I appreciate your words of encouragement and support so much!! Thanks again

JackieZ

Summerlady said:

Praying for you

Hi Thanks So Much for the reply, I am so sorry you are going through this. I always try to be positive and optimistic.  I admire

How much strength you have, I do have cancer in my family that makes this so much more

Difficult.  I appreciate you reaching out to me. Good luck and please let me know how you are doing. 

Hi Summerlady-doing ok-went

Hi Summerlady-doing ok-went to the ER on Saturday-my perseciption didn't come in the mail-with all the new fed regulations you need that dumb piece of paper to get that patch for pain. Went there and got it but had er doc check blood pressure and stuff-she said my blood tests were normal -and yes she was shocked-but the pain in my chest has gotten better and I think that med from the last chemo is finally going away. I start my 2nd chemo treatment on Thurs and fri next week. mine lasts so long they are being realcarefull because I lost so much weight with radiation was done to 88 lbs now im at 96 but lost 3 lbs from the last chemo-How are you  doing since we last talked?

Summerlady

JackieZ said:

Hi Summerlady-doing ok-went

Hi Summerlady-doing ok-went to the ER on Saturday-my perseciption didn't come in the mail-with all the new fed regulations you need that dumb piece of paper to get that patch for pain. Went there and got it but had er doc check blood pressure and stuff-she said my blood tests were normal -and yes she was shocked-but the pain in my chest has gotten better and I think that med from the last chemo is finally going away. I start my 2nd chemo treatment on Thurs and fri next week. mine lasts so long they are being realcarefull because I lost so much weight with radiation was done to 88 lbs now im at 96 but lost 3 lbs from the last chemo-How are you  doing since we last talked?

Just an update

Hi I am doing okay, glad to hear you are hanging in there. I got the results of the blood tests I had done and everything is normal. 

So that is one piece of good news. Still very anxious about the biopsy,  seems to be coming up to quickly.  Trying to stay positive.  How did you get

through it when yours done? I appreciate your kind words and support So much 

Take care, ☺

Abbycat2

Summerlady said:

Thanks So very Much

Thank you for your reply and ssupport!  I have stage 2 endometrois, and have had heavy bleeding and very painful cramps,

For a few years, was on birth control but the side effects was killing me. I did end up having surgery and was on herbal

Supplements that work great. Everything was fine for a while, but a few months ago, my period got a little crazy, and

It was coming more frequently and heavier.  My gynecologist saw something in my uterus and said I need to have a biopsy.  I also have 

Cancer in my family,  which doesn't help. Your right about being in shock, I went for what I thought was a routine exam and I found

This out!  My doctor did reassure me that my pap smear came back negative,  and that was a very good sign. So staying hopeful and optimistic. 

I appreciate your words of encouragement and support so much!! Thanks again

Blood test CA-125 done?

Any woman facing a possible diagnosis of uterine or ovarian cancer should insist on a CA-125 blood test . It is not always definitive but it is another tool in the doctor's tool box. it's a good idea to take  advantage of it.

Best of luck,

Cathy

Summerlady

Abbycat2 said:

Blood test CA-125 done?

Any woman facing a possible diagnosis of uterine or ovarian cancer should insist on a CA-125 blood test . It is not always definitive but it is another tool in the doctor's tool box. it's a good idea to take  advantage of it.

Best of luck,

Cathy

Thanks so much

Hi thanks for your kind words,  I am not sure what kind of test that is. But maybe I will check it out. I appreciate your support

So much. 

Summerlady

surgery date scheduled

2015-04-04

Hi gals, I wanted to let you all know how much your support is helping me now 

Through this. My biopsy surgery date is may 2nd. Hoping it will go well, and trying to stay 

Optimistic and postive. Will definitely enjoy easter and not think about it. Will keep you 

Gals posted!! Thanks again,

Abbycat2

Summerlady said:

surgery date scheduled

2015-04-04

Hi gals, I wanted to let you all know how much your support is helping me now 

Through this. My biopsy surgery date is may 2nd. Hoping it will go well, and trying to stay 

Optimistic and postive. Will definitely enjoy easter and not think about it. Will keep you 

Gals posted!! Thanks again,

Do you have endometriosis, Summerlady?

Is that why you will have a hysterectomy? Fortunately, endometriosis is usual not cancer. I am hoping for the best outcome for you when you have your biopsy. 

Cathy

Summerlady

Abbycat2 said:

Do you have endometriosis, Summerlady?

Is that why you will have a hysterectomy? Fortunately, endometriosis is usual not cancer. I am hoping for the best outcome for you when you have your biopsy. 

Cathy

Hi Cathy

No I am not having a hysteromey. I am having an uterine biopsy,  because of heavy bleeding and irregular periods. 

I do have stage 2 endometrois.  I was diagnosed with it 12 years ago. I have it scheduled for may 2nd. Thanks for the support. 

mobmob

just thinking

You could check in with the place where you have an appointment every couple of days to see if they have a cancellation. They might be able to fit you in for a biopsy sooner. 

DrienneB

Your Upcoming Biopsy and Hysteroscopy

Hi Summerlady,

I'm gathering from your description of events that a gynecological oncologist will be doing your biopsy and hysteroscopy. If so, that's great - and how it should be.

My Ob/Gyn did mine, and she did the hysteroscopy BEFORE she did the biopsy. She was certain I just had fibroids. I had a cancerous tumor. And, her messing around in there (to "zap the fibroids" her terminology) spread the cancer cells into my pelvis. My cancer surgeon told me that the cells in my pelvic fluid were the only reason I needed to do chemo, as all of my lymph nodes were clear (all 84 she took out - ouch!).

Just writing this so that you are aware of that issue.

Hoping your problem is minimal and can be taken care of easily.

-j

 

Summerlady

DrienneB said:

Your Upcoming Biopsy and Hysteroscopy

Hi Summerlady,

I'm gathering from your description of events that a gynecological oncologist will be doing your biopsy and hysteroscopy. If so, that's great - and how it should be.

My Ob/Gyn did mine, and she did the hysteroscopy BEFORE she did the biopsy. She was certain I just had fibroids. I had a cancerous tumor. And, her messing around in there (to "zap the fibroids" her terminology) spread the cancer cells into my pelvis. My cancer surgeon told me that the cells in my pelvic fluid were the only reason I needed to do chemo, as all of my lymph nodes were clear (all 84 she took out - ouch!).

Just writing this so that you are aware of that issue.

Hoping your problem is minimal and can be taken care of easily.

-j

 

just an update

Hi I wanted to Say Thank You all So much for all your support and advice! ! It is appreciated so much

I am home now from hysteroscopy and biopsy procedure.  Everything went really well.  Having some pain but that 

Is probably normal.  I should get the results later this week.  Feeling very happy its over, just hoping for good results now!

Thanks again, and Good luck to you all!!

Summerlady

Summerlady said:

just an update

Hi I wanted to Say Thank You all So much for all your support and advice! ! It is appreciated so much

I am home now from hysteroscopy and biopsy procedure.  Everything went really well.  Having some pain but that 

Is probably normal.  I should get the results later this week.  Feeling very happy its over, just hoping for good results now!

Thanks again, and Good luck to you all!!

Everyone please read!!

Hi I just wanted to let everyone know,  my biopsy results came back negative! !! The procedure went really well and

I am finally fully recovered! I go back to my gynecologist on Thursday for a follow-up.  Thanks So Much for the support! ! Wish all you guys 

The best!! Take care

hermothersdaughter

Summerlady said:

Everyone please read!!

Hi I just wanted to let everyone know,  my biopsy results came back negative! !! The procedure went really well and

I am finally fully recovered! I go back to my gynecologist on Thursday for a follow-up.  Thanks So Much for the support! ! Wish all you guys 

The best!! Take care

what a blessing.

what a blessing. congratulations to you..be well, and God bless