Smear abmormal Radical Hysterectomy now facing Chemo! All in 3 months from no symptoms and very fit! What the.........!

[Janscancer]

Hi

January had a smear, February had a biopsy from uterus,March CT scan then 13th March radical hysterectomy, washings comtained some cells,onmentum removed 5mm node, 12 lymph nodes taken but all clear.Diagnosis Stage 4B Papillary serous carcinoma. I am currently starting week 5 of recovery from surgery and go to initial chemo appointment seven cycles 21 days of Carboplatin and taxol. I am physically fit( been at the gym all year), very positive 59yrs old!! This was not the 60th birthday present I was looking for. I have found the comments on here very helpful so far and I am very hopeful of a good outcome for the years ahead.

[AskEveTeam]

Hi Jan,

Your positive outlook will most certainly help you as progress through this unexpected chapter of your life. If you would ever like to talk to our specialist gynae nurse Tracie, please do call us on 0808 802 0019 or email [e-mail] - Thanks so much for your lovely post, we're really happy to hear you're finding this forum helpful.

Sending you our warmest wishes and lots of luck for the chemo treatment.

Team Eve

[Janscancer in reply to AskEveTeam]

Had first chemo on Friday.Going well with no nausea have done 3.5km walks both days over the weekend.Mouth a bit dry and food tastes tinNY.Constipation has been a problem but the walks have helped.I graduate on Wednesday with my Masters in Education and plan to attend my nieces wedding next weekend lots to look forward to just pacing myself.People are amazing with offers of help and I am learning to ask!!

[Janscancer in reply to AskEveTeam]

Finished chemo Sept 1st apart from periphial neuropathy in my feet I am feeling good.Went to Germany for three and a half weeks with my daughter to celebrate.just had next 3 month check ct scan all clear.CA marker at 12.Going to the women's gym 4 times a week.Enjoying my two grand children 6months and four.I feel very blessed so far and am very positive about the future.Have booked a UK tour in August to look forward too.i am a fighter and have stayed poditive through all this.

[Lilacsylivie]

Thanks for sharing, really hope that your treatment is successful and that you will be bouncing back in your 60th year ahead

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[AskEveTeam]

Hi there Jan, thank you for the update - this is so lovely to read. It sounds like you've seized life by the horns and are really enjoying yourself!

With the warmest wishes,

Team Eve x