Just diagnosed with Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma: What to expect?

Hello everyone. Its finally approaching for that day to have my surgery at Mayo Jacksonville on the 17th of this month. I feel I have made the right decisions to go with Mayo. After visiting for the first time for my consult, I could not be more pleased at how nice and uncomplicated my visit was. The staffs, nurses were very pleasant and so helpful. I'm still anxious of the unknown but sharing thoughts with those who have reached out, thank you for your encouraging words. I thank you: Teresa, Nature girl, Ellen, Eileen, ejohn, and Colleen. Bless you all.

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?

Eileen,
It is so encouraging to know that even though we don't know each other, you are wishing me well. I feel close to you already as if we have known each other. I needed this. Thank you and best wishes for you as well.🥰

Hi Rose, Wishing you an easy surgery and recovery. Feel all the emotions and know that you are supported in all of this. The unknown is so scary and hopefully after surgery it will really clear what is need to do. Sending you lots of love, Eileen

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

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?

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.

Hello, Rose53,
I somehow missed your message. From what you wrote the surgeon you talked to told you the information you mostly wanted. You already have an appointment at Mayo in Jacksonville on Friday. Excellent as you'll get another opinion, can compare, and decide what you want to do,

I know in your original post you wrote that you are frightened. When I am frightened, the fear feels like intense anxiety. I notice that the fear and anxiety comes in waves. I'll feel better for a little while and then the fear/anxiety comes back. When I do something that will help the situation as you did like driving for 5 hours to see the doctor in Birmingham followed by the next appointment at Mayo, it means to me that you are taking good care of yourself by doing something active. The unknown is so scary. I'm hoping that once you decide where you will go for treatment and which doctor you will work with that you might feel a little less frightened because you have a plan in place.

Please let me/us know how the appointment at Mayo in Jacksonville goes.

Blessings to you,

Helen

Did you receive my reply on my visit Monday Nature girl?

Drove over 5 hours to Birmingham at 5 in the morning. I drove to keep my mind busy. I talked to the Doctor who will be doing my surgery. I asked some of the questions ypu suggested and all that you outlined pretty much is what he told me. I do want to talk to another doctor and this is where Mayo comes in. Friday I will drive to Jacksonville for this appointment. I went to Birmingham because I live in Alabama and that's where I was referred
to go. However, I'm leaving towards going to Mayo.