Uterine mass after endometrial ablation

oldbeauty said:

Drat!

So sorry the biopsy was positive.  Take your time to research both the gyn/onc your doctor selects and also others in the Dallas area.  Gyn onc's are mainly surgeons who also are knowledgeable about post-surgical treatments like radiation and chemotherapy.  This will be the doc who takes you all the way through treatment so be assertive and choose your doctor by your own criteria.  I look for top schools and research interest in my type of cancer, as well as a meaningful length of time in practice to develop expertise.  The great teaching hospitals and natioinal cancer institutes are useful resources to look for the right doctor for you.  MD Anderson in Houston would be great but I know you are in Dallas.  There should be many good choices for you.  I'd say concentrate on doctor choice and preparing for surgery and recovery.  The post-surgical pathological work up will be what tells you definitively what you are facing.  Take one step at a time and use this board every step.  There are some extremely knowledgeable women on this board who will be supportive with info, advice and offer long-distance emotional "safe place" outlet.  You say you are in a high stress job.  That should be an area you prepare for.  You don't want to be stressed at home while you are recovering.  Don't pretend that this is nothing and you'll be back in the office in no time.  Find out what your health insurance and other HR benefits are and use them to your best advantage.  Good luck to you.  Come back often to share your story.  Best wishes, Oldbeauty

Old Beauty,

My first thought was MD Anderson and I would be willing to drive. My dad went there for his cancer treatments and had wonderful care. I’ve been researching the gyn/onc I’ve been referred to in Dallas and am very impressed. I will be filling out my FMLA forms and my employer provides short-term and long-term disability so I am thankful for that. 

I find myself up and down...going from feeling positive to scared to death. Do you find that once you know what stage you are and get a treatment plan it becomes easier to deal with? Right now I’m plagued with so many “what if’s”. Every ache and pain I have makes me wonder if it has spread. Not knowing is terrible. 

oldbeauty said:

This!

+1 Cheese Queen is right on here.  It is a tall order but worth your attention.  I struggle with it myself bc I am a highly analytical person/personality.  Mindfulness instruction has been recommended to me.  I don't know that I can switch my brain off enough to do that.  I'm doing a renovation job on the house instead.   I look at that as an optimistic thing to do and one that will take me out of my comfort zone and even be fun.  I hope....  Choose the provider and place that suits your needs best.  It is highly likely that there are terrifically qualified and caring specialists in Dallas.  .Best wishes, Oldbeauty.

Old Beauty,

I have the same type of mind as you describe. It’s funny you mention the home renovation. I like wood working and am currently building a sofa table. I’m going to finish it this weekend. I find it very therapeutic and rewarding. It’s a great way of distracting yourself! 

I’ve been up since 2 am worried sick. I seem to go up and down. I’m having aching all throughout my abdomen. This has me scared that maybe the cancer is everywhere. I’ve found some cervical cancer forums, but no one has answered my posts. I’m feeling so alone right now. 

NoTimeForCancer said:

Jamiek, all the wonderful

Jamiek, all the wonderful ladies have given you wonderful suggestions.  We can all relate to your anxiety.  I remember my gyn's office scheduling my appt with the gyn onc and suggesting I call - since I am the patient - to see if they had anything earlier, so maybe you can call yourself.  As crazy as everything was, I did feel better after talking to my gyn onc because I knew he had a PLAN.  Maybe you can call your doctor to get a RX for something to calm you down.  Don't be afraid to ask for that - this is the toughest time right now.  

Thank you, I will call Monday morning and try that or maybe get on a waiting list if there‘s a cancelation. My doctor prescribed me something for the anxiety and it does work. I think the hardest time is right when I wake up and remember and then just get that sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. I don’t know what I’d do without you wonderful ladies to talk to. 

LisaPizza said:

This happened to me too when

This happened to me too when waiting for my pathology ... suddenly you notice every single ache and pain and worry that it means cancer is everywhere. I really needed some anxiety medicine and never asked for it, so I'm glad you did.

Thank you Lisa. I really needed to hear that. I really think deep down it’s just my anxiety that maybe has my stomach upset and probably all my muscles are tensed up. Right now, hearing from wonderful people like you and the things you went through is the best medicine for me right now....and my Lorazepam!!