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@jeanknoll986 Yes, you have found the support group that I hope will be what you need. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect and to our group. Like you I was in my late 50’s when I was in menopause but then had spotting at age 67 that I knew was not normal at that age. Like you I had a hysterectomy with fallopian tubes, ovaries, and cervix all removed. I was diagnosed with endometroid adenocarcinoma FIGO Grade 1, Stage 1a. Pathology staged me at 1a. I did not have chemotherapy but I did have radiation therapy (external and internal) after a recurrence two years later.

There are members here who have experienced chemotherapy. I’m going to tag a few of them and hope they can provide you with some helpful information @denisestlouie @valentinaz @mommacandy @val64

Yes, it’s all a shock, isn’t it? And certainly nothing any of us expected.
When do you start chemotherapy? Do you know what kind of chemotherapy? Two hours away is a long drive. Will you have someone with you to help you with the drive and to keep you company at your infusion center?

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Thank you for your response. My first treatment will be Carboplatin and Paclitaxel by IV....over 5 hours or so. I have the most supportive hubby and in our clinic, I have a whole team: nurse navigator, Gynecological Oncologist, social worker, and volunteers. They take good care of patients from beginning to ending.