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Endometrial Cancer: Noticing my blessings every day

Posted by Helen, Volunteer Mentor @naturegirl5, Aug 20, 2019

I was diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer, FIGO Grade 1 in late July. I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and asked for a referral to Mayo. A few days after the referral, I met with my GYN-Oncology team, and a few days after that I had a radical hysterectomy at Methodist Hospital. The surgery was two weeks ago today. I am grateful that I had the means to go to Mayo Clinic, for my surgeon and her incredible team, and that I am now back home on this gorgeous day surrounded by support and love from my family and friends. (The cancer was staged Ia - caught very early and no other treatment is recommended). My life is a gift for which I am very grateful.

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Harriet Hodgson | @harriethodgson1 | Aug 20, 2019
In reply to @hopeful33250 "@naturegirl5 You bring up an important idea of continually advocating for your own health needs. You..." + (show)
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@naturegirl5 You bring up an important idea of continually advocating for your own health needs. You and @harriethodgson1 are great examples of advocating for yourself.

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I think each person needs to take some responsibility for their own health. I kept track of my symptoms, how long I had them, and realized something was wrong.

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Harriet Hodgson | @harriethodgson1 | Aug 20, 2019
In reply to @naturegirl5 "Harriet, I booked in with a gynecologist after I noticed post-menopausal bleeding. Like you, he took..." + (show)
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Harriet, I booked in with a gynecologist after I noticed post-menopausal bleeding. Like you, he took my symptoms seriously. We really must be persistent in working with medical providers who listen to us. Cheers to you and your experience. I was scheduled for a total hip replacement in mid-September. I just received a phone call from Orthopedics to change that date to mid-November. Still standing. A new expression for me. I like it.

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We aren't just still standing, we're standing tall.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 20, 2019

@naturegirl5 You bring up an important idea of continually advocating for your own health needs. You and @harriethodgson1 are great examples of advocating for yourself.

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Aug 20, 2019
In reply to @harriethodgson1 "My experience is the same--endometrial cancer and surgery. My cancer symptoms didn't quite match the ones..." + (show)
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My experience is the same--endometrial cancer and surgery. My cancer symptoms didn't quite match the ones on the Mayo website. Fortunately, my primary care physician listened to me, believed me, and took action. Cancer surgery last year, open heart surgery this year. I'm still standing, thanks to Mayo.

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Harriet, I booked in with a gynecologist after I noticed post-menopausal bleeding. Like you, he took my symptoms seriously. We really must be persistent in working with medical providers who listen to us. Cheers to you and your experience. I was scheduled for a total hip replacement in mid-September. I just received a phone call from Orthopedics to change that date to mid-November. Still standing. A new expression for me. I like it.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 20, 2019

@naturegirl5 and @harriethodgson1

I am so happy for you both for the help you received at Mayo. Thanks for sharing your amazing stories. May you continue to "still stand" and be grateful!

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Harriet Hodgson | @harriethodgson1 | Aug 20, 2019

My experience is the same--endometrial cancer and surgery. My cancer symptoms didn't quite match the ones on the Mayo website. Fortunately, my primary care physician listened to me, believed me, and took action. Cancer surgery last year, open heart surgery this year. I'm still standing, thanks to Mayo.

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