Hi Julia00, When I first started chemo, I just went back into work afterwards and continued on as usual. After a month or so, I was going home and just sleeping for hours afterwards. Towards the end of treatment, I was going home after treatment (say 1pm) and then just sleeping until 7am the next day. After each cycle, I was progressively getting more tired.   -s   ... View more

Hi Nik198,   Well this sounds like good news so far. How are you feeling about it so far?   -s ... View more

Hi Claire, Just bear in mind that I have no medical training. My only experience with cancer is my own (bowel cancer) and other family members (I have HNPCC/lynch syndrome - a genetic predisposition to developing bowel cancer). A CT scan involves exposure to radiation. So they will try to limit your exposure to a CT scan and only scan what is necessary. If they scanned everywhere, you would might be increasing your exposure to radiation too high for no gain. I'm sure your treatment team will develop a plan based on a number of factors. For example, has the cancer metastasized?, Is there any signs of cancer in any surrounding tissue? Are there signs of cancer in the lymph nodes? When I had my cancer, they knew from research that bowel cancer, when metastasized, spread to (if I recall correctly) liver and stomach. So they did a CT scan that included these areas. Not everywhere.   Having said that. it can't hurt (only help) to ask these questions of the surgeon/doctors.   -sch ... View more

Hi Claire, The CT results were analysed and the results sent to my doctor. The doctor sent me an SMS within a day or two of the scan. Although that might change a bit if you're outside of a capital city. -s ... View more

Hi crispi, I'm sorry to hear this. It's a shock at the best of times, but doubly so when you're leading such an active and healthy life style. How many rounds of chemo do you need, and how long is each round? -s ... View more

Hi Claire, I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. While I don't have endometrical cancer and highly unlikely ever to, I am about the same age as you and also had a week or two wait between diagnosis and surgery. During a colonoscopy they found a tumour in the large bowel that was large enough that they struggled to get a scope past. At the appointment with a gasto-intestinal surgeon, he laid out a few different options for surgeory and we discussed them. I decided on the spot I was going to have a total colectomy because of my risk profile. The surgeon agreed that this was the best option. The appointment for surgery was booked in for two weeks later!! I just wanted it out and over with.   One thing worth noting was that during that two week waiting period I got quite anxious about whether this was the right decision. I remember being concerned that if I had the colectomy, I might not be able to do my long distance running any more. Obviously I wasn't thinking straight. So you might also experience something along those lines that just isn't logical.   So my advise to you is; 1. Take a friend/partner/family member to see the surgeon with you. 2. Write down any questions you have for your surgeon with you to the appointment. You won't be able to remember them when you're there! 3. Write down on paper the options you discuss with your surgeon. 4. Discuss your concerns with other medical specialists/GP/family/friends, or, hell, even chat with us.   -s ... View more

Hi, I think that this is a really interesting subject.  But each time I try to respond it brings up some uncomfortable memories, so I can't bring myself to talk about them. Sorry. ... View more

Hi, We're all anxiously waiting! But I'm sure you'll be OK. The not knowing and anticipation can be the hardest part. -s ... View more

How are you feeling? Did you hear from the surgeon?   -sch ... View more

Hi Georgie, Never say never! Try to stay strong, because you never know what is possible. 🙂 I know what you mean about being scared of not waking up. I've never had a lobectomy, but I have had enough health issues that I've had the very real fear of not waking up after surgery. I don't know whether you are religious or not, but I've always found meditating or running/walking (I'm guessing you can't run/long walks because of the lung)  helps me focus my mind and relax. All my fears seem to fade away. The unknown of what is around the corner is so scarey and I know that I can't possibly know what you are going through. But if I could hold your hand right now and reassure you that tomorrow is another day, I would. love S.       ... View more