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In the face of uncertainty, there is nothing wrong with hope.

Posted by Denise @denisestlouie, Dec 24, 2025

In the face of uncertainty, there is nothing wrong with hope. Bernie Siegle

When I was first diagnosed and was searching for answers, I joined a couple of Uterine Serous cancer online groups. One day I received a response to my pleas for someone to tell me something positive about my diagnosis. The woman responded by saying she believes she’s cured. I asked her how she knew this. She answered because I chose to believe it. What are the other options? To be worried and fearful? Until something proves her belief to be wrong, she is going to continue to live knowing she is cured.

I didn’t think at the time I could ever feel the way that woman felt. I know the prognosis for my disease is poor I also know every woman who with my disease is dead within 10 years. They die of something.
Now that I’m 18 months post diagnosis I have a very different view of my future. I still have moments of fear, worry and anger. Those feelings are not consistent and they are not that strong. Most of the time I think about a future that is full of challenges, fun and productivity. I feel hopeful.

May you all have a joyful and safe holiday season.

Denise

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Dec 24, 2025

@denisestlouie This is a beautiful sentiment. Thank you, Denise. May you and yours have a joyous holiday season.

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carol1024 | @carol1024 | Dec 25, 2025

I have felt this way for a bit. I was diagnosed in late Feb with stage 3C, if not 4, serous carcinoma endometrial cancer, started chemo in March, finished 6 treatments June 30th, had total hysterectomy Aug 20th, started chemo back October 13th after begging for early release because my CA125 numbers were on the rise, had to add Herceptin this time because I'm HER2+, have echo every 12 weeks because of it and after 3 treatments my numbers went up instead of down. But with all that's going on, I have not been sick. Not as sick as some people I read about. Tiny bit of nausea is all. My PET scan shows things are stable even though I still have 3 active lymph nodes that are being stubborn. I say take them out but they are too close to important parts of vascular system and a vascular surgeon would be needed. With the advances and goals they are reaching in the cancer field, I am hopeful that I'll live a long life. So what if I have to have chemo for the rest of my life? Dialysis patients probably feel the same way. It's something I have to live with. For some reason I was chosen. If not for me to learn from, then someone else's lesson to learn. I think a positive attitude plays an important part in kicking medical conditions. I still have my days where I cry. Crying is good for the soul. What I don't do is dwell on just how long I have. Any one of my family or friends could die way before me. Happy Holidays to all.

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alohman08 | @alohman08 | Dec 25, 2025
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I have felt this way for a bit. I was diagnosed in late Feb with stage 3C, if not 4, serous carcinoma endometrial cancer, started chemo in March, finished 6 treatments June 30th, had total hysterectomy Aug 20th, started chemo back October 13th after begging for early release because my CA125 numbers were on the rise, had to add Herceptin this time because I'm HER2+, have echo every 12 weeks because of it and after 3 treatments my numbers went up instead of down. But with all that's going on, I have not been sick. Not as sick as some people I read about. Tiny bit of nausea is all. My PET scan shows things are stable even though I still have 3 active lymph nodes that are being stubborn. I say take them out but they are too close to important parts of vascular system and a vascular surgeon would be needed. With the advances and goals they are reaching in the cancer field, I am hopeful that I'll live a long life. So what if I have to have chemo for the rest of my life? Dialysis patients probably feel the same way. It's something I have to live with. For some reason I was chosen. If not for me to learn from, then someone else's lesson to learn. I think a positive attitude plays an important part in kicking medical conditions. I still have my days where I cry. Crying is good for the soul. What I don't do is dwell on just how long I have. Any one of my family or friends could die way before me. Happy Holidays to all.

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@carol1024 I'[m with you Carol...cancer is something that I live with and I'm grateful that the treatments that I have had and continue to have are working at keeping me feeling great, strong and healthy. I do not think about what the future holds for me. I am optimistic with a very positive attitude and I try to live in the present because that is all any of us have ! Happy holidays to all and lots of good health, love and happiness in the New year !!

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