All cancer is serious, but what is the outlook for cancer of the womb?

My mum's friend was diagnosed 3 years ago with it at 85 years old. She had a full hysterectomy and she is doing really well now. She had a mastectomy 40 years ago and a hell of a lot of treatment and she said how things have changed so much in the years since then, they know and can do so much now.
Sending you a big hug 🌹

I can't even imagine what you are going through - all I can do is send you my best wishes.

I am not medically qualified in the least. But a friend of mine had that type of cancer in her 30s. She received all the usual medical treatment and, as well as that, went on a strictly organic diet and joined meditation classes. Basically she tried everything she could. Initially the doctors were pessimistic. She is in her mid-70s now. Everything is worth trying and cancer treatments have advanced in leaps and bounds in recent years as I understand it.

I’m sorry to hear this. I can only imagine how shocked and upset you feel. When a family member of mine was diagnosed with cancer I got so much support, information and reassurance from the MacMillan helpline at every stage. It’s good to come on this thread for support but you also need medical information.

Unigran 4, all best wishes.

I had Endometrial Cancer 9 years ago they thought it was originally a Fibroid.. Luckily stage 1 but grade 4.
I was operated on 4 weeks after diagnosed, total Hysterectomy, overies out, Cervix out, even x2 Lymph nodes. I then had crashing Menopause, omg!
After op. Radiotherapy. I was followed up for 5 years (could be discharged at 3 my choice)

Your world crashes in, I was also waiting for a Hip replacement, my dad was ill (he died 1 hour after my 1st round of Radiotherapy) it was a bad time.
Hysterectomy was in the Aug my Hip Oct... 3 months later, (where my leg got broken putting in the joint) unbelievable!
To say that was the worse 6 months of my life is an understatement!

But.. That is now coming up for 9 years ago... I forget I had Cancer.
You will get support and as mentioned speak to Macmillan Nurses they are amazing, as one of them said to me, you don't need those bits now!
Best of luck, keep positive, it will be hard but sounds like they have picked it up quick if this has only been going on a few months.
You can alway contact me if you want advise, if I can help.
Best wishes 💐

It's hard to be positive right now I expect, but such big improvements in cancer treatment mean your outlook will most likely be much better than you think. A few months ago I feared the worst for my brother, but he is now well on the way to being cancer free.
I send you my very best warm wishes.

Not qualified to comment on medical matters (Im not that kind of Dr) but I am sending you my best thoughts.

I second maddyone my sister had the same all the treatment and hasn’t looked back. Be strong think positive and I wish you well.

I know someone who had this. She had a total hysterectomy including ovaries and lymph nodes. Then chemo, then radiotherapy. She’s cancer free now and enjoying life. Don’t lose hope, have the treatment and get well.

So sorry Unigran. A very scary worrying time.I can't offer advice but sending my best wishes and will add you to my prayers.

I'm sorry to hear your news Unigran and hope you will get the right surgery/treatment as a matter of urgency.
As others advised, do get in touch with the team, tell them how you feel and ask where you are on the list.

If you are bleeding heavily, you will feel tired as you may be getting anaemic. Can you ask your GP for a blood test and, if so, some treatment for anaemia?

Unigran4

I have been bleeding since the end of January this year. I got a doctor's appointment immediately and have been sent for all the right investigations. I saw the consultant who told me I had cancer of the womb and that it was advanced.

Bloods and CT scan done, MRI next week. The bleeding is now very heavy and I am deadly tired.

Basically, what are my chances? I don't think I'll see next Christmas, but am I being too gloomy?

It depends on what stage and whether it has spread. The investigations being done will give more information for you.

Take the advice given re treatment and please do get in touch with Macmillan for advice and support. I truly do understand what you are going through, it's so hard and scary.

Sending kindest thoughts

Not qualified to advise but couldn't pass by without sending you good wishes. This must be a scary time for you and those that love you. Lots of sound suggestions on this thread, keep posting on GN we are all ' with ' you and wish you well. 🌸🌸

Macmillon are so helpful and your hospital will give you a specialist nurse you can ring and talk to any time for information and support ( well our hospital does )

Unigran4 I think you need to talk to someone who knows about these things CRUK has help and advice here
www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/coping/physically/gvhd/resources-and-support#:~:text=Cancer%20Research%20UK%20information%20and%20support&text=As%20well%20as%20looking%20at,
There's a chatline as well where you can talk to others who have had similar problems.
Or perhaps get in touch with Macmillan who have lots of support to give,

Offering support

So sorry to hear this, and quite understand your concern, as DH has blood cancer, and I've been successfully treated for three occurrences of skin cancer, one of which was melanoma.. the nasty one. No-one here is qualified to comment on your prognosis, as this is clearly a matter for your specialist, who will most certainly advise you once all the results are in. What I will say is that the outlook is so much better now than it was even 5 years ago, as treatments are advancing so rapidly, and outcomes are statistically so much better. Might I suggest that you check out the MacMillan website, which has discussion threads for individual cancer types, and which DH and I have both found to be most supportive and educational. Wishing you well.

So sorry to hear this. Please ask for an appointment with the specialist nurse who should be part of the team. They will have the information on your case and the treatments that that is available, also will be able to answer our questions individually.
I wish you all the best.

Please keep expecting the best I m sure you will have a good outcome and they will take it out asap they are very good at speed when needed in my opinion even if it has travelled with chemo and radiography
There are so many good outcomes now Unigran keep thinking positively and we ll all be hear to cheer you on next Christmas
Good luck

And another very encouraging post from Louella as I was writing. 🤞

I’m afraid I have no experience to offer but didn’t want to pass by. What Doodle says is very encouraging, I hope all goes well for you. Please let us know. We care. You will be in my prayers. 💐

My friend had this.

Total hysterectomy. It was a shock as she was 48 and, we thought, fit as a fiddle

14 years later she's here and has been cancer free for 10 years

Good luck 👍

There is so much more treatment now for cancer and your oncology team are the best ones to tell you what will be best for you.