@ihndz My journey is very much like yours. My initial diagnosis was in 2019 (I was 67-years-old at the time) and I had a radical hysterectomy with ovaries, fallopian tubes and cervix all removed. The cancer was endometroid adenocarcinoma Stage 1a, Grade 1. With 6 month cancer surveillance appointments (physical exam including pelvic) my nurse practitioner found a tiny polyp on my vaginal cuff. That was two years later and it was a recurrence. So, I had radiation therapy. After that I had CT scans and physical exams every 4 months and there has been no evidence of disease. I'm still going back for the cancer surveillance appointments but now these are every 6 months.

Like you cancer lingers in my mind. The diagnosis itself and of course the treatments changed my thoughts, my emotions and my life forever too. Most every day I feel grateful for my health and I maintain that health through positive changes in my diet, exercise, and enjoying my "mostly" retired status. I still work part-time although I'm going to completely retire at the end of this year. My days are full as I have found so many interests I enjoy. I love to get up in the morning when I choose to get up, with no rushing around to get out the door for work, and enjoying that second cup of coffee.

I trust my nurse practitioner who has been with me since 2019 and the radiation oncologist and staff when I had radiation therapy two years ago.

I found my way to Mayo Clinic Connect because of cancer. That's a huge blessing.