Uterine Cancer Support Group

I was diagnosed at about the same level your mom was... "Stomach washing" I believe refers to the rinsing the docs do after the hyst, before sewing you back up. They squirt water over the hyst area. Then they sample the water sitting at the bottom of your gut or "stomach". I think it's called a "peritoneal" (?) wash. Mine was "suspicous". But the cancer had also spread to my lymph nodes. So chemo was necessary. Any time they find cancer cells outside the uterous, they usually recommend chemo to kill all cancer cells that might be floating around the body. Most people go through six chemo rounds. Your mom will need a chemo "buddy", someone to help her through the infusions, which can be very scarey. She might want someone to be with her the first week after the infusion. That's when the side effects are worst... including nausea, muscle pains, weakness, no appetite. After the second treatment, depending on which chemo, is when your hair falls out. Getting a wig in advance is recommended. There is a lot I could say. You will want to discuss the particular chemo your mom is getting with her doctor, look up symptoms in google. It's can be a very frightening time. Family support is crucial. You should consider joining a caretaker forum. You'll need support too. My thoughts are with you. She can get through this and still lead a full life. So can you.