califgalhh

Califgalhh, welcome to the site. Really sorry you need to be here but feel like you will get info and compassion. Try to take one day at a time. I know the additional responsibility you have is a worry. Don't project to far in the future. Are they able to be of some help to you?

I had stage IIIC uterine cancer (found in ovary, 1 lymph node, and uterus). I had hysterectomy, chemo, and radiation. I started treatment in June, 2011 and finished by Dec, 2011. I'm still in remission. I was also taking care of my mother at the time. She became so nervous about me, that she fell the day before I was scheduled for surgery. She wound up in the hospital, then nursing home for rehab. This gave me time to heal from surgery and begin chemo process. I brought her home when I began radiation. I was sick, but somehow was able to take care of her. But, you will become weak as your treatment progresses, as it's cumulative. So, I would suggest you line up some caregivers from family, friends, church, etc. Also, prepare meals that can be frozen. If you need to, get Meals on Wheels for your parents. You might not feel like eating. If you need a ride to treatment, call the American Cancer Society and they can hook you up with that. They might also be able to help with wigs, or anything else you might need with your treatment. Medicare might even pay for your parents to get some assistance while you are sick.

Hang in there Califgal. Yes, I won't lie, you could have a rocky road ahead of you but you can do this. I too had uterine cancer spread to nodes followed by chemo with lots of complications and then radiation . I was off work 13 months and am now beginning my return.. but you could also breeze thru this. No two people are alike. You just put one foot in front of the other and you will get thru this. You will not walk this journey alone. We are all here to do this with you. Please feel free to ask questions, vent, etc. We have all been and have all been lifted up by others on this site. This was not an easy road for me, but I did it. I am now on the other side. You will join me. Just know this is all temporary and will pass. You will need help and especially for your family. Talk with the social worker and care team for a.list of supports in your area. Sending warm hugs. I know you are scared but you got this. I am standing on the other side cheering you on.

Jane

Hi Caligirl. Welcome to What Next. There are lots of great people here, as you've already seen. If you have any question, please use the question tab above -- that the entire network will have access & you'll get a quicker response. I'm glad you found us but sorry for the circumstances that led you here. WIshing you all the best!

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, I encourage you to go to the questions page now by clicking on the questions tab at the top of the page and post what is the most pressing issue you have right now. This will introduce you to the community and get you started on the help you need right now.

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

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What you are feeling, is normal, cali. I am so sorry you were given false hope. That must be devastating. But there is every reason to hope. Hope is real. Once you learn all you can from your team, you will feel better. Then you will go into fight mode...and you will win!! From one winning warrior to another, go get 'em!!! Praying.

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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