@mary64300 I know how frightening all of this because I went through something similar after I had a hysteroscopy and dilation and curetage (D&C) in 2019. I hope that what I write will be reassuring to you. No apologies for unloading on us is necessary. This is why Mayo Clinic Connect exists and you've come to a good place for information and support. The women who are members of the Gynecological Cancer discussion group have been through what you are going through in their own ways and they will jump in with their support too.

My gynecologist referred me to Mayo Clinic. My appointment was scheduled quickly just as yours was. I was still reeling from the diagnosis (endometrioid adenocarcinoma) and we live 8 hours by car from Mayo Clinic. So we packed up the car and went to Mayo. I met with the gyn-oncologist who was informative, empathic, and I found the entire experience with her to be reassuring. The doctor apologized for not getting me into surgery within a day or two after my appointment with her (that in itself was surprising!) but I did get in with her next available opening which was about 5 days later. With all your records and your pathology information sent to Mayo Clinic this means that the Mayo pathologists have carefully reviewed your information. That could be why they want to get you scheduled for surgery as soon as possible. But you won't be in surgery without a thorough appointment with the doctor first and you can ask all of your questions.

Will you going to Mayo with your partner, husband or a family member? It's a good idea to have a loved one at your appointments with you because they will hear information that you will miss.

Since that initial appointment and hysterectomy in 2019 I've been back to Mayo frequently for my cancer follow-up appointments. If you haven't been to Mayo Clinic before as a patient I think you will find the Clinic to be the most organized and proactive health care facility you've experienced. Each and every person I have encountered at Mayo has been focused on my needs as a patient. I think back to the day of my hysterectomy and remember the gratitude I felt for everyone who took care of me that day when I was so frightened. I am not a positive and calm person by nature. I have struggled with anxiety and depression for much of my life so the cancer diagnosis and hysterectomy *should* have sent me into even more anxiety. I thank Mayo Clinic staff and my cancer care team for their medical expertise combined with empathy. I still do.

Your appointment with the doctor is tomorrow. Will you come back here and let me know how the appointment went and if you have questions I can help you with?