On July 8, 2014, I had surgery for endometrial cancer, a cancer that most often strikes menopausal women. Highly curable, especially if caught early, it’s the most common cancer of the female reproductive system. Let’s get the word out! Early detection is the key. The cancer’s first symptom is usually spotting or bleeding.
I’m going to tell the story of my illness here on Friend for the Ride. If you have questions or comments about endometrial cancer (I’m not an expert or medically trained–I can only share my experience) and would like to chat, email me at BKYounger at gmail.com
Here are links to my posts:
Garden Blessings and a Cancer Diagnosis
My Cancer Story: The Diagnosis
My Cancer Story: After the Operation
My Cancer Story: A Gulp and a Celebration
My Cancer Story: Remember the Caregiver
My Cancer Story: Moms and Apron Strings
My Cancer Story: Handmade Affirmations
My Cancer Story: Clinical Trials
My Cancer Story: White Pants and Worry
My Cancer Story: One Year Checkup!
My Cancer Story: Yes! Five Years!
I wrote this post for Sixty and Me. It’s titled “Six Tips for Putting a Positive Spin on Life After Cancer.”
Friend For The Ride 
I look forward to hearing more about this. In the past two years, my immediate family has experienced cancer: pancreatic, lymphoma, testicular and papillary. I feel I am becoming an unwilling expert with the “c” word that I hate. That said, I’m glad you are creating awareness, and that you are doing well (that is the main thing!) Barbara. Thank goodness for that.
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Cathy, Thank you so much! Your note is a fine pick-me-up on this July morning, and good wishes to your family.
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Had my hysterectomy January 2013 and I still don’t like waistbands! I really didn’t like them before the surgery.(Just read the bicycle nightgown post) get lots of rest and take care of yourself..Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Amy
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Amy, Thanks so much!
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Rest, relax and more rest..make your husband lift everything..
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I had my surgery on 4th August, my story sounds almost identical to yours. I’m 48.
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Wow. Really that identical? Did yours take as long to diagnose? Love to have you write a guest post on some aspect of the experience if that interests you. Thanks for your comment!
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Hi. I had my total robotic hysterectomy for endometrial cancer a year ago. Would love to trade tales and information. One of my hopes–goals–is to help women step up and speak up so that the medical community includes them fully in their treatment. Glad you’re doing so well. 🙂
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Pam, Thanks so much for your comment and for agreeing to write us a guest post. Thanks for your blog link too. Love what you are doing! To good health for one and all in 2015.
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P.S. Forgot to send the link to my blog: http://thepatientpath.net/. Happy to see our community enlarging.
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Hi Same story Also have been taking subtucaneos hormones test/ estradiol/ prometrium for 8 years. Im 61 years old – diagnosis came 4 months ago. Go it all everything gone including cervix. No further treatment other than follow ups.
Think I should continue with pellets? I miss my orgasms. Wondering if I should just let nature take it’s course…or go back to being energetic and orgasmic!
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