JeanB

JeanB Your radiologist is giving you the same BxxxCxxx, that they gave me, Three years ago when they gave me 4 months to live. I had to go out of the system to get help. Unfortunately they pretty much have a monopoly on cancer care in this area. Just three weeks ago, Dr. Doom (my name for my oncologist) was singing the same song. I'm glad you are fighting these guys.

Hi JeanB, we have similar cancer diagnosis. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I have detailed my experiences fairly well in my profile. I, too, had surgery and went immediately into chemo. I have been thru 2 rounds already, but hopefully you will only need to do one. Good Luck!!

Hi JeanB. I noticed that you are from Twin Falls, I grew up in the Magic Valley. I was diagnosed with my 1st cancer in Twin Falls so that must mean we are getting our canr from the same system

Hi JeanB. I’m sorry your appointment today didn’t work out the way it was supposed to. While you are waiting for appointments, if you are looking for something to fill your time (because we never have enough to do, right? Haha) and increase your knowledge about treatment options, possible questions to ask your doctors, etc., I found some great books to read at my local library. One easy to digest book is 100 Questions and Answers about Uterine Cancer (get the newest edition available) by Don Dizon, MD, FACP and Linda R Duska, MD. For inspiration I loved There’s No Place Like Hope: A Guide To Beating Cancer In Mind-Sized Bites by Vickie Girard. Some other books I have read and pulled some parts out of each to adjust my lifestyle or for inspiration are: Cancer 50 Essential Things To Do by Greg Anderson, Beating Cancer With Nutrition by Patrick Quillin, PhD, RD, CNS and Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips By Kris Carr. Just a thought, for what it’s worth. Have a great evening!

Hi JeanB, I too am 50 so we have that in common! How did we get to be 50 so quickly? There was a time 30 was old to me. Now to have cancer? Ugh, didn't think it would be like this. I have stage 1b uterine cancer..starting radiation in two weeks. I am very grateful for the early diagnosis. For me all of this gives me a chance to slow down. As a woman we go-go-go and take care of everyone but us. I really feel that my work-alholic lifestyle and caring for my mother for the last two years and her illness led me astray from my own health. I ignored the heavy bleeding and the clots and the $'s spent on pads thinking oh next month it will be better. But it was not. So now it's time for me and I will add you to my prayer list each night. Whatever you are going thru try and 'talk' about it thru this website. I have found it so therapeutic. I cannot cry in front of my family. I am not married. No children. My sisters are not taking this well nor is my 83 year old mother whom I live with. I will laugh with you, I will cry with you...I will pray for you....we '50's' need to stick together. I am trying to think that having cancer and treatment is the beginning of a new life for me. My opportunity to get my act together and be healthier - it's a cold bucket of water over my head moment. I went out and bought a new Mustang a few months before being diagnosed. I was entering into a new part of my life and I was going to make it the best ever. With cancer, I still feel that way - (after a nap of course) but just a little sidetracked - like a flat tire that needs to be fixed and I'm waiting for the mechanic. None of this is easy or pleasant and despite people telling me 'oh you're going to be fine', this is my cancer and I'll be what I'm going to be. (sometimes I want to say 'how do you know?'...) but that wouldn't be nice would it? Cancer give me the opportunity to say to a family member 'no I'm not going, I'm not doing it, I'm not eating that, I'm tired and feeling irritable so leave me alone'.....Be what you need to be JeanB, in whatever moment you are experiencing right now.......xoxoxox rmh

Welcome Jean B. I will be thinking of you tomorrow as you have your appointment with your oncologist about chemo. Shelby has an excellent suggestion about bringing a family member or friend with you to the appointment. Often we get overloaded with information from the doctor. Someone else can take notes, help think of questions and sometimes block the door to make sure the doctor doesn’t leave too quickly before all the questions get answered. If you aren’t able to bring someone, my suggestion would be to tell the doctor that after you digest all this information you are going to have questions, and ask how you can get them answered, so that you have a clear plan before you leave. Take care!

Hi Jean. Welcome to What Next. There are a lot of great people here. I'm so glad you found us but so sorry for the circumstances that led you here. I hope you find the site as helpful & supportive as I have. Wishing you the best.

Hello,
I am an oncology/end of life nurse that specializes in gyne cancers. Welcome to the "What Next" family. If you have any questions or concerns that you feel I might be able to help you with, please do not hesitate to ask. There are many excellent people here always willing to help in any way with the latest information or experiences to share. You are among friends….there are no strangers here. I hope you find all the information and support you seek, Carm RN.

Hi Jean! sorry about joining this club- But I have met some incredible friends through this journey. I am also stage III, 46 years old- AND two years NED (no evidence of disease)

Hello and welcome, we are glad you found us. Please feel free to join in the conversations. Here is a link to our cancer dx page for your type of cancer. Take a look at it to get you started on some information. You will notice at the bottom of that page 4 of our active users who have had that journey already, you may wish to contact them for their experience and wisdom. Also, any questions you may have just post them in the questions tab and everyone will see them there and be able to help you.

https://www.whatnext.com/conditions/cancer/endometrial-uterine-cancer

There are also subtypes listed on this page to narrow down the type of cancer to match your dx.

You may also find our "Beginner's Guide To Cancer" page helpful Click Here for that=> http://bit.ly/10BQKCi

Also, if you can take a few minutes and fill in some details of your journey so far, it will help others as they try to answer questions for you, it also helps others as they search through the data base to find someone like themselves. Confirming your email will allow you to receive updates and notices from the site when someone answers your questions or writes on your wall.

Thanks for being with us and let me know if I can help you find any information on the site. After you have an opportunity to look the site over and see what great things there are here, we encourage you to invite your friends, family or anyone you know that may be helped by the connections on WhatNext to join the site also. Just click this link to invite them to join. http://www.whatnext.com/recruit-a-friend

Greg P
3x Survivor
Team WhatNext
Community Mgr.

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

Wishing you the best.

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