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@naturegirl5 Yes after surgery my husband and two sons know. I haven't told three of my granddaughters yet but they know I had surgery, They have teenagers and I don't think they are ready to hear it yet. My one great granddaughter had reacted to the fact that I didn't answer her text when I was getting a cast on my hand two months prior to my finding out about the cancer. She cried days after she knew I was ok. At that time I had a talk with her letting her know I'm old my greats have not experienced people my age and dying. That someday she will get a call and it's part of life. But she continues to text good morning and good night. Phone calls telling me her issues which I love a chance to have input. She is 17 and my great grandson is 19. They keep me going although if I get chemo it will be apparent when my hair falls out. My grand daughter makes up treatments for my hair to keep it healthy. They recommended Carboplatin and paxol 6 treatments and 5 weeks of radiation daily. My second opinion recommended lower dose and only carboplatin . Thank you for responding I appreciate any information I can get

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@greatgrandma2025 I didn't know about Mayo Clinic Connect when I was first diagnosed with endometrial (endometroid adenocarcinoma) in 2019. I was 67-years-old at that time and had just retired. What a roller coaster of emotions. I knew I would need a hysterectomy but there was so much else I did not know at the time. There was no one I could talk to and like you I wanted to keep my diagnosis private.

I love how your great-grandchildren connect with you. Treatments for your hair, texting every morning and night. This is all so beautiful.

So, now, I look at Mayo Clinic Connect as the best place to get support, kindness, and the sharing of experiences. I hope you will allow us to continue to support you as you decide your own course forward.

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I requested lowest dosage possible and my medical oncologist said no.
Maybe you are best if with the second opinion with lower dosage and no taxol.