Received my bad news today. I don’t know how to process this.

[Leme23]

Diagnosed with uterine cancer today. 

not yet sure if stage or anything but given there are masses in various location outside of the uterus I’m assuming it’s bad. 

im 33, I have two pre school aged children and I have no family at all. It’s just us 3. They have their dad but he has never prioritised them and rarely sees them (probably 5-8 times this year) he doesn’t know them at all, despite thinking he does. 

I am absolutely devastated at the thought of leaving my babies with no one. I can’t stop crying I’ve been an absolute mess all day just very very sad and emotional. I can’t leave my kids they need me I’m so sad. I can’t bribe this is happening. My poor babies. My daughter is so little and just my angel my beautiful sweet angel baby, and my son, is the kindest person I know. He is such an empathetic and thoughtful little boy and he is so funny. I love them both so much, why us honestly. And I know I’m just ranting but I have no one to tell and I’m truly just so distressed and absolutely heartbroken 

[LindaG]

Hi dear Leme23, I’m so sorry for your diagnosis and understand how devastating it is for you with your precious little ones. Of course you are grieving about it all😢. Once you get a proper diagnosis and a treatment plan it might give you a lot more hope. Your oncologist will do the absolute best treatment for you so just trust them with getting you through this. Have you got close friends to stand by you? The cancer council are a great help too if you need to talk to someone. Sending you love and prayers 🙏♥️. Linda 

[Goodnews]

Usually, its best to get a second opinion. I always advise anyone around me with a fresh diagnosis to try Oncosecond.com

[Ashley_ccnsw]

Hi Leme23,

This all sounds so shocking and overwhelming. I'm so sorry to hear about all of this, and I can see how scared you are for your children.

In terms of support, since things are so tough right now while you wait for your staging results, we do have counsellors that work with us here who are happy to help support you through this all. It sounds like it's been hard handling this on your own.

Please call our 13 11 20 line and you can either debrief and be directed by our clinical consultants, and get a referral to our counselling service if you need it.

Thinking of you,

Ashley

CCNSW

[Cindi54]

Hi @Leme23 ,

Oh I'm so sorry, how cruel that this has happened to one so young.

But your young age will help you, I know it's a shock, but it may NOT be as bad as you're assuming.

When do you find out more? when do you see your specialist again?

There is so much advancement in care these days, try not to think the worst, I know it's terrifying but it may be very treatable so try to take a deep breath and realise this wont be a death sentence, you'll fight this and come out the other end just a stronger person, you WILL.

I had breast cancer last year ( beat that) then bladder/ureter cancer this year ( unrelated) and I'm beating it.

Be strong, ( for your little ones)  and once you have all the facts, follow what your team decides to beat this and you'll feel a bit better, knowing you're in the hands of experts.

Try NOT to read Dr Google as info is often wrong or out dated or just dodgy.

Ask as many questions as possible ( write them down) when you see your Oncologist.

I always find when you know where you stand you feel calmer.

Information is so important ( from the specialists)

I'm so, so sorry this has happened to you, hope you can see your specialist or Oncologist soon, have you a date?

Sending a big hug,

Cindi xx