Tallypez, it's a huge thing to have a hysterectomy especially at your age. We have to be patient I suppose with people making awkward and thoughtless comments.  It took me a while to accept my diagnosis and prognosis and finally the news that my endometrial cancer had metastasised. I really feel for the young who have to go through all the difficult decisions that have to be made. It's hard for family and friends to understand unless they have gone through it themselves. Su ... View more

I felt a bit like that myself. Now I volunteer to help on the Caner Council stalls on Pink Ribbon Day, etc and help the local committee with the admin for Relay for Life. It's my way of giving back and helping where I can. You may also consider a couple of visits to a Councellor to help you process everything in your own mind. The Cancer Council gave me the name and contact details for one in my local area who was experienced with helping cancer patients. If you do decide to have a few sessions, ask your GP for a Mental Health Plan. This will allow you to claim most of the cost back from Medicare (every little bit helps). Good luck with it all. And if you have any questions that you think I may be able to help you with, please send me a private message. Leah ... View more