Newly Diagnosis Endometrial Adenocarcinoma

packngo
packngo CSN Member Posts: 3
in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1

I am 61 y/o and a mother of 3 wonderful grown children. I had been having some postmenopausal bleeding, and my ultrasound showed an endometrial stripe of 19 mm. My primary doctor referred me to a GYN doctor who completed an endometrial biopsy. Yesterday, I received a call from the GYN doctor stating the biopsy was positive for Endometrial Adenocarcinoma. I felt like I knew it would be positive because of how thick the endometrial stripe was, but hearing the words CANCER took me completely by surprise. She is referring me to a GYN Oncologist for hysterectomy/BSO/omentectomy. Now, I'm waiting for Oncology to schedule an appointment. Informed the family of the results yesterday, and they are very supportive. I am trying to stay strong for them, but I'm very nervous about what else may be found once the Oncologist starts treatment, and not knowing what to expect. I have started reading on Endometrial cancer and pre-/post-hysterectomy in hopes of empowering myself with knowledge and lessening my fears.

Trying to keep my head up,

Cora

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  • NoTimeForCancer
    NoTimeForCancer CSN Member Posts: 3,575 Member
    #2

    hey packngo, it is all overwhelming for sure! I am glad to hear you were referred to a Gynecologic Oncologist - that is who you want and I suspect the next big step will be a hysterectomy. That will tell them a lot more on what all they are dealing with and what the treatment, in any, will be.

    Be careful of old Dr Google - anything over 5 years is OLD info, but please feel free to ask anything. You are not alone.

  • packngo
    packngo CSN Member Posts: 3
    #3

    Thank You

  • JaeD
    JaeD CSN Member Posts: 1
    #4

    I am a few weeks ahead of you. I was diagnosed March 24, had a total hysterectomy on 4/18 (robotic) and thank GOD it was found very early although it is an aggressive form so I start chemo next week and radiation June 12. It is SOOOO overwhelming! Even though there was no cancer anywhere other than the endometrial lining, they said there could be microscopic cells still present so thus the chemo and radiation. I know how you feel. It is just too much all at once.

  • packngo
    packngo CSN Member Posts: 3
    #5

    Thank you. I wish you a speedy recovery!

  • NoTimeForCancer
    NoTimeForCancer CSN Member Posts: 3,575 Member
    #6
    https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1722794#Comment_1722794

    Hey JaeD, if I may make a suggestion, take a breath and know this is a journey you take one step at a time. Hugs dear

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