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Just diagnosed with Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma: What to expect?
Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Dec 12, 2022 | Replies (239)Comment receiving replies
Hello,
I have recently been diagnosed with uterine cancer; Adenocarcinoma. I was very freightened to first hear it from my doctor. I cried everyday, couldn't eat, couldn't think but the worst that could happen to me. After a few days, I was able to face the fact that I had cancer. Three weeks ago today I finally got what I needed to do to get my treatment and the first and foremost I need done is surgery. I am scheduled for Nov. 17. My anxiety is still up there because of the unknown . I wanted to share this because it is normal to go through this emotional roller coaster. I find that praying to GOD
about my concerns helps me tremendously.
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Hello, @rose53. I'm happy that your message was moved to the Gynecological Cancer group as I've been thinking about you.
Your surgery is scheduled for November 17 which is next week. Will you be having surgery at Mayo in Jacksonville or returning to Birmingham? Has your anxiety come down a little now that you have a plan in place? It's that fear of the unknown that really gets me every time.
When my doctor first told me about the endometrial adenocarcinoma diagnosis I was shocked too. I spent days feeling very anxious and scared. My doctor asked me where I would like to be referred because they don't treat gynecological cancers where I live and I chose Mayo Clinic. Once that appointment was made I began to feel a little better. And then when I had my first consult with the surgeon and we set the surgery date I knew each of these steps would lead to the emotional roller coaster becoming more level.
May you experience healing, physically and emotionally, through your prayers.
Helen
Hello @rose53. Yes, the roller coaster ride of cancer is all too familiar for those of us who have dealt with it. While I've not had gynecological cancer, I have had three surgeries for carcinoid cancer of the digestive tract. It is not something you "get used to."
You are doing good things for yourself now in terms of getting support from others who have been down this road as well as getting a sound medical opinion. I'm glad to find that you have also found some spiritual support through prayer. I will be glad to join you in praying for your surgery on Nov. 17.
Keep posting on Connect as you feel you need support and some shoulders to lean on. That is why we are here!
Will your surgery be at a Mayo facility?
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Hi Rose, it sounds like you now have an outline of your treatment plan and surgery is the very first step. That's a good step forward and onward to recovery.
You'll notice that I moved your message to the Gynecological Cancers group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/gynecologic-cancer/ to the discussion where you connected with @ejohn and @naturegirl5. I did this so that they get your update and continue to support you.
You're so right that it is normal to experience an emotional roller coaster. In fact @hopeful33250 started a discussion by that title here:
- The Roller Coaster Ride of Cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/the-roller-coaster-ride-of-cancer/
Rose, While fear of the unknown remains, do you feel more oriented with a plan of action? What questions do you have about your upcoming surgery?