What is Uterine Cancer
Uterine cancer is cancer of the uterus. The most common form of uterine cancer is endometrial cancer, cancer of the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus. Cancers of the musc...
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my mother-in-law was diagnosed recently with stage 1 uterine cancer.
i don't know much about this cancer - i am hoping to become as educated as i can & be the best support for her & my husband that i can. my husband's mother has become like my own & i have a hard time not panicking. i start to feel overwhelmed FOR my husband & because i wonder "what if" it was my mom... i try to stay strong for him, but it's hard because i know he is in pain & is scared. my mother in law is doing well. she says most of the time, she is ok, but sometimes she isn't so good. i know that right now she is going through her "angry" feelings. i just want to know... what can i do? i know i can't do much but be there for her... but it just sounds so cliche. can someone tell me what they appreciated/liked when you found out & told your family & friends? i don't want to say the wrong thing... i don't want to offend her or make her feel like i feel sorry for her, because i know she does not want that kind of attention. she's a strong woman. she raised a special needs child as a single parent, along with my husband (who was a handful growing up!)... she's been through a lot of tough crap & i know she can pull through this... well, i try to convince myself of that, at least. the "what if's" are so prominent in my head; i'm trying to focus on TODAY... Posted on 10/20/09, 03:10 pm |
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Hi,
Stage 1 is a very mild form of uterine cancer and is quite curable. Treatment is usually a hysterectomy and MIGHT be followed by radiation. Often with Stage 1 there is no followup treatment! Fran Drescher. There are many people on this website who have had Stage 1, 2 or 3 and are Survivors! I myself am a 2 year survivor of Stage 2. Don't worry she will be fine!! It is a very common type of cancer in women and the success rate is high! So please be positive for her and don't treat her like she's different. 
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Hi.
I agree with Jackie. Your mother-in-law is so fortunate that the uterine cancer was found at such an early stage. She can look forward to an amazing recovery. She is a strong woman (by your account) and she has wonderful support in her son and daughter-in-law... she will make it over this bump in the road. Don't be afraid... Keep in touch. We are here to support you. Blessings Dodi
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i was diognosed in 1004.and went for immediate medical attention..i needed surgery right away cuz i ciuldnt stand the thought of that virus in me,it was worse thenthe cancer itsel and emotionaly tore me a part..i also wanted to be alone cuz it was to scary and painful to discuss i treated it as any there medical problem.diognose,treat,theh get on with it..i never had pain.never had discomfort just spoted some i was on the fortunate side.well as fortunate as any one can be with cancer,,i was told at that time that if there was a stage of less then one i woult have it as it was caught and treated so quickly.for me laughter was the best med that and keeping busy,i dint want to talk about it and wanted no one's pity..so i asked that ev1 just go on with their/our lives and take it one step at a time..i also wanted to focus on the day not the tomorrow's..when all ws said and done,i had no chemo or radiology i wanted no more chemicals in me..and today i am still reaching that 5 year goal...i wish u luck with this and good luck to the mom-in-law..jsut keep on doing as u would do on any given day...
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Hi -
I agree with Jackie, too. But any cancer diagnosis is a shock to everyone. It is wonderful that you are so caring. If you could, I recommend making fruit, veggies, and healthy food available - your Mother-in-law may not want to cook. Also, maybe walk with her and listen. If you are not in nearby, just listen to her concerns and your husband's concerns. Being a good listener goes a long way. The Wellness Center in California offers Support Groups for cancer survivors - you could look for something like that in your area. Everything is free (support groups, yoga, etc.). As for being worried about saying the wrong thing - you sound like a wonderful, caring person, so I doubt you will every say anything that would be hurtful. Just sitting and listening is good thing. All the best, Jane
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