Gynecologic Cancers Support Group

I had stage1a grade 2 endometrial cancer- brachytherapy is recommended for three sessions- what am I in for and how does it affect sex?

Had surgery for grade 1 stage 1 endometrial cancer in 2023 (at Rochester Mayo), followed by 3 brachy therapy sessions (without sedation). I was told...

I had a total hip replacement in 2023 and was just diagnosed with endometrial cancer in Feb 2025. I have had a radical total hysterectomy...

I was told that I would not lose any of my head hair after Brachy, but I have experienced noticeable thinning. My ponytail has gone...

I was diagnosed Grade 1 Stage 1A endormetrial cancer almost 3 months ago, I consult 4 doctors ( 2 oncologists, 2 radiation oncologists) about if...

I was diagnosed on May 8 with endometrial cancer, had my total hysterectomy on May 21(everything removed plus some lymph nodes). The pathology report stated...

Does anyone know what possible long term side effects brachytherapy has on women who suffer interstitial cystitis, or on those who suffer IBS? I’m afraid...

I had the above and had external radiation in my vagina and brachytherapy. I wondered if anyone has had severe effects of the radiation in...

Hi everyone, I had stage 3 vaginal/lymphnode cancer in 2022. I had chemo, radiation and brachytherapy. I was in remission until May 2025. The vaginal...

I’m 67 and last July had a complete hysterectomy and was diagnosed with stage 1B endometrial cancer. I had brachytherapy as preventative treatment. A few...

I have stage 2 clear cell carcinoma with tumor from endometrial cancer. I’ve had chemo, radiation, brachytherapy before a radical hysterectomy and tumor removal. It’s...

Long story short. Was supposed to have hysterectomy . Cancelled. Now have cervical and lymph nodes cancer. 25 days radiation and 5weeks of chemo. Last...

Anyone else just starting the survivorship journey and scared? Diagnosed with endometrial cancer in November. Surgery in December. Chemo January to May. Radiation and brachytherapy...

I was diagnosed with endometrioid adenocarcinoma (Stage 1a, FIGO Grade 1) in 2019. I was treated for a recurrence in late 2021 with radiation therapy....

Just wondering how your oncologists are monitoring you for recurrence of an aggressive cancer . I am two+ years post treatment with surgery, chemo, radiation...

I was diagnosed with early stage endometrial cancer at Christmas. Had complete hysterectomy on 1/9/24. There was no cancer in the sentinel lymph nodes, ovaries...

Recently diagnosed with endometrial cancer had total hysterectomy stage 1a grade 2 with extensive lvsi and tested positive for pole mutation torn on treatment decisions...

I finished up radiation (photon) for endometrial cancer last week at Mayo Clinic. I had 25 sessions of external beam radiation and 2 sessions of...

I’m really struggling. I’m a 47-year-old woman, about to turn 48. In November I was diagnosed with vaginal melanoma. I am a vulvar melanoma survivor...

I was diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer in Dec. 2022 - had a complete hysterectomy Jan 2023. Was Stage 1A - FIGO Grade 2. I had...