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Endometrial cancer at a late age
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Dec 3 7:06pm | Replies (67)Comment receiving replies
@inquirer I was told that my cancer did NOT go beyond the uterus.. I was told that with my kind of cancer there was a great chance of recurrence.. that it was treatable NOT curable .. I did everything within my control to stay healthy with lots of exercise healthy diet and weight and good sleep .. and very positive attitude.. I hoped the cancer would not come back but knew that it might .. I was sort of prepared.. I'm very proactive and question everything that might feel weird .. as I did with the bloating that occurred 18 months after chemo .. I don't assume that what I'm being told is the gospel .. so far I'm alive and doing well and although I don't like being on a treatment with no real end in sight .. I take things one day, treatment, scan at a time .. I'm really sorry that what I reported scared you .. I forget that not everyone reacts as do.
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@alohman08 What is your age. I am 80 and put off treatments as my ct scan came back no metastases. I am conflicted because of my age. I had complete hysterectomy with one node with cancer and four nodes removed for testing and they were cancer free. Chemo scares me but I want to live. I have 9 great grandchildren and a very supported family, but they won't all say get the treatments. The other say yes and some say it is MY decision so I am trying to decide my surgery was July 9 25 and the believe they got it all except that they don't see those microscopic particles well. My Father pancreatic cancer and Brother had colon cancer both had chemo my Father died after three months at 60 but, my brother died of a different cancer, liver, 9 years later at 68 I'm going for my follow up tomorrow and I am getting over a cold or flu . I started with two days of complete laryngitis on the 23 of October. Regular Dr gave no diagnosis as I had no congestion or fever but eye infection, and mild sore throat so gave meds for my eye. Checked for strep came back negative, which is the only thing left is sore throat and cough. I have an appointment tomorrow, so calling the oncologist to see if he wants to cancel. I know God is with me but feel guilty cause he has given me such a long life, but I want to live a little longer. I so appreciate this site and all of you who care to comment and share, Bless You!
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@alohman08 No apology necessary. It's a wake-up call for me. My doctors believe that although my cancer can return, it's unlikely. I was taking comfort in that, but your case reminds me to keep my guard up and that could be life saving for me. I rely more on what I read in these forums (our reality!) than I do on given statistics. So thank you for this!