18/09/2021
Hi, Kate here... Tuesday August 24th I got the diagnosis that I have Endometrial cancer. Although I do know it's not the most aggressive form of Endometrial cancer, I won't know to what degree - i.e. what stage, if it's spread elsewhere, etc. - the cancer is until I have surgery... which will include a full hysterectomy along with the lymph nodes. My surgery will be in just 2 weeks on the first Monday in October. I don't know what other kinds of treatment I'll need after surgery: radiation, chemo... or maybe I'll get lucky and only need surgery. I don't know a lot of things right now, but ore-op tests and my surgery will eventually fill in the blanks. What I do know is that I'm going to do whatever I need to to get through this and to the other side. I want to hear the words "You're in remission." and "You're cancer-free." It's a little scary not knowing what the path to that will be like, it's already been kind of rough with severe anemia (that I'll go into more detail on later), loss of appetite, and sometimes really intense pain and cramping in my lower abdomen. But, I hope I can lean on my friends and loved ones in the coming months to help get me through this. I plan to use this page as a way to update everyone on my treatment and progress, sometimes ask for help, share my experiences as I go navigate this illness, and most of all I hope you all will, whenever you can, help cheer me on as I fight this disease. I also want to help others by sharing information about Endometrial/Uterine Cancer. It's often known as a "The Silent Killer", because the signs are very hard to recognize and so often missed until it's too late for the most effective treatment. I hope you will all help me through this, and I promise I'll fight my hardest to beat this disease, as well as do my best to help others not have to fight this at all. This page is called 'Well, Isn't This Just Peachy', because the ribbon color for Endometrial and Uterine Cancer is peach... and the mild sarcasm seemed kind of appropriate. Remember... be good to each other and love on all the folks who mean something to you. Sending huge hugs to one and all!
Join the Society of Gynecologic Oncology & the Foundation for Women's Cancer this month as we draw attention toward Endometrial Cancer Awareness Month. This month we will offer vital information on warning signs, specialists, new data, & more.
