Endometrial Biopsy: I’m terrified, what can I expect?

Thanks, Helen. It sure is an interesting and often scary road to be on. And I find so many people will say, "Oh, don't worry", "Don't be afraid", "Think positively", "Don't think like that". I guess they think they're helping and I do know they love me but it's hard not to conjure up all sorts of things - and I'm not a negative person by nature at all. I found myself reading into everything the doctor and secretary said - like the doctor told me to make an appt. in 8 weeks and he never said it was going to be on the phone, the secretary said it was on the phone, then changed it 3 times and now I have a phone appt. and one in his office. She never said the doctor wants to see me in his office, just said 'Oh, I have some appts. for you." My assumption is that I do have cancer because now I have an 'in office' appt. in 3 weeks. But if I have cancer, wouldn't the appt. be sooner? It's all so confusing which of course stresses me out more and I feel like I've become a whiner.

So you have snow? I live in Ontario and our snow is gone but it's still mighty cold out. I'm a huge walker and me and my dog walk every day and I love nature too. I love getting outside and breathing in fresh air.

Thanks a lot for your peaceful comfort - a safe haven in the middle of my stress. I really appreciate it.

Hey thanks, Jean, and I'm so glad to hear that you recovered so well after your surgery. Sounds like everything is moving quickly for you and I wish you all the best with your chemo. Thanks for sharing. It really helps me to read about other people's experiences. Thank you.

I had a biopsy several decades ago because I began spotting blood. The only pain I felt during the biopsy
was some cramping, nothing worse than some hard cramping during my menstrual cycle. The biopsy
only lasted, from what I recall, a very short time, a few minutes, and it's over. I can't imagine why
your doctor frightened you by saying what he did. I did have end up having endometrial cancer, and had a full hysterectomy . Six and a half years later, I had a metastasis, much to everyone's surprise. But the good news is
that was back in 2002, well over 20 years ago. So take one day at a time and don't overthink it because from my experience, most of what I worry about doesn't happen and if it does, you deal with it and come out fine. I have a very strong faith and rely on that. It's really the only thing that I can count on and trust. My best to you.

Thanks, Chrissiebee, for sharing your story. Wow - you had a metastasis over 20 years ago and you're still going strong. That's awesome. That is a good point - most of what we worry about doesn't even happen. I'm surprised this is taking such a toll on me but I think it's just that it's been taking so long. By the time I go to my appt. it will be about 5 months since I was told I needed a biopsy, and it just seems to wear on me. But I need to pull myself together. I'll find out in about 3 weeks, the results. But I'm so happy to hear you're doing well. Thank you for taking the time time to respond. I appreciate it.

We are stronger than we can ever imagine. Not only did I have a metastasis, about 8 months after my first diagnosis of endometrial cancer I developed breast cancer. I was taking estrogen pills to combat the night sweats from the hysterectomy/ovary removal. I had gone into immediate menopause after that surgery. The breast cancer was estrogen propelled so I was taken off of it immediately. I had a lumpectomy because the breast cancer was caught very early. I was given radiation because at that same time my dear sister had Stage IV breast cancer and ended up passing away that year. Three months later my mother who was so broken by this also passed away. Wow, that was a tough year. It was then I decided to change my life and moved from the east coast to the west coast to start a new life. I went for a few good years until I got the metastasis. It was touch but as I mentioned in my previous note, my faith got me through. I was cancer free from 2002 until 2021 when I developed bladder cancer. I was told it was a result of the very hard radiation I had with the metastasis. I had surgery to have the lesion removed and a year of chemo directly into my bladder. Seems to have worked because I'm now three years cancer free, yay! I tell you all this to let you know life will throw you curve balls. No one is exempt from life's difficulties. You'll make it but you have to believe in yourself and in something even greater than yourself. It works for me. I'm now 80. My first cancer was at age 50. I outlived so many healthy appearing friends. My oncologist called me her Miracle Patient in all her reports. So miracles still happen in this day and age to just ordinary people. But I guess each one of us is very special in our Creator's eyes and not so ordinary. Do study techniques on staying calm in the face of a storm. You'll use these techniques throughout your life. My very best to you and I'll keep you in my prayers for strength.

Wow - Chrissie - you definitely are a Miracle Patient. Thanks so much for sharing your journey, your strength, and your deep belief and faith. You are incredible - 80 and going strong. So sorry for the loss of your mother and sister. That must have been so hard. How beautiful that your faith has seen you through all of this and I appreciate the prayers so much. That's also good advice to discover techniques to keep us calm in the face of storms. Great advice. I loved hearing from you and I wish you all the best. You are incredible. Thank you.

I 100% feel you. I was just thinking this morning on the way to work hearing it will be ok and fine etc. is easy to say for someone not facing the big C.
I know they are all trying to help and care and I imagine there really isn’t much people can say that helps. This is why I turned to this group.

Thank you for your warm reply. I've remembered you in my p.m. and a.m. prayers. I wish you well in this road of life. I often feel I overtalk when speaking of my journey. Hopefully I can be of some help, little as it may be, to someone who is struggling with not only cancer, but any difficulties. Just look around and see the world with its suffering of all kinds, starvation, war, unbearable pain, losses. Innocent people affected by the curve balls. I then am able to count my blessings knowing I wouldn't trade off my problems for theirs. Thankfulness is often not considered in the healing process. It's important to me. I have my "moments", believe me, when I think of my past. That only lasts a short time because I shake myself free of the emotions and begin to look around me and know I am blessed abundantly. Life is good despite it all. Thankfulness is a major key in my healing process. I wish you a successful outcome and then go out there and kick cancer to the curb. Amen!! (Please let us know of your outcome)

Hi there, Chrissie,
Oh, I don't think you overtalk ever. I love how you are using your journey to help all of us, which is amazing. And I love how you emphasize the spirit of thankfulness, which I believe is super important too. Counting our blessings is so beautiful and so necessary. Thank you. Thank you also for keeping me in your prayers. Today I am thankful for you. 🙂

Hello there,
Tonight I was reflecting on the 'art of waiting for results', and how hard it is. I've had 2 breast biopsies in the past - luckily both were benign - but both moved quickly - in a matter of days, they were done and I had results. But this time - checking for endometrial cancer - by the time I receive my results, it will be about 5 months since I was first told I needed a biopsy. I've had a doctor tell me 'it's cancer until proven otherwise', I was told that the biopsy would really hurt, a failed biopsy, a gynecologist tell me I'm 'low risk', and finally a biopsy. I consider myself strong and I have a deep faith but this long wait has really affected me. I keep busy, keep positive, but it hangs over me, to the point I feel whiny. I guess I feel whiny here on this forum, because I haven't shared much with others - keeping it to myself. My results may turn out to be negative, or maybe positive, but it's a struggle to remain calm when waiting a long time. The joy is meeting the wonderful people on this forum - beautiful women who have traveled this journey and are more than willing to reach out to help the rest of us navigate our own circumstances. Everyone has made me feel less alone, less scared, less worried and I thank you for this. I have always been a compassionate person, but living 'in the unknown' has made me more compassionate. I just wanted to thank everyone here for all the good they do by sharing, supporting, and caring for one another. Each one of you is a 'lovely warrior' and I am happy to have met you. Thank you.