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@sosereal

Hello,
I echo your feelings.
I am a 64 year old male, diagnosed with T2B EC 3 weeks ago. This is a very surreal time, I personally am in dismay. I have searched the internet to educate my self and it all seems hopeless and everything bad. Be careful with the statistics. I am learning that every ones experience is different. Personally, I have zero support no one to talk to, hug and express emotions. I had thought about foregoing treatment and make Death with Dignity plans. With in this blog, I have found a very good online connection / councilor / support group. I have come to the realization and decision, I will have to go through with it and do this for myself.
I am scheduled to begin the physical journey on March 12 when my chemo port will be put in, followed by 10 weeks of chemo then EC surgery. I too am scared, numb I feel hopeless and want to give up. I am going with the flow, I need to trust my Mayo staff - they are the best and I have only praise for every person I have met at the Mayo. We can get second opinions but I choose to trust them.
By Thoughts and prayers.
Rick

Please review the EC connection info.

Mayo Clinic Connect mrgvw@(mrgvw)
His name is Gary, contact Gary he will give you his personal phone number and freely talk and supply you with a wealth of information and experience. Gary is extremely knowledgeable and positive, providing
zoom calls Sunday 8:00 am central and Wednesday 5:00pm central time. Gary can provide you with the zoom link and a link to the latest information on the FLOK treatment of choice for T2 EC.

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Replies to "Hello, I echo your feelings. I am a 64 year old male, diagnosed with T2B EC..."

I was on the zoom call with you today, it was nice to meet you and hear your story. I too had to go pretty much alone and understand where you are coming from, I had to make the 11hr trip back and forth to Mayo by myself and also had to go thru the surgery by myself. I sent you a message during the call today with my contact info but Im not sure you saw it.