r/endometrialcancer • u/AnyPumpkin2322 • 14d ago
Mom recently diagnosed looking for hope
UPDATE: my mom had her hysterectomy. They assumed it to be a 4-5 hour surgery which ended up being 12 hours. They found cancer in her entire abdomen, her colon, her bowels, her pelvis and I want to say cervix. The surgeon was able to remove it all!!! Truly a miracle. She had way more disease than expected but he said it's all out and he doesn't suspect she'll need to do radiation just chemo to kill any cells that couple of been lingering. We are elated with the outcome
My mom was recently diagnosed with stage 4 endometrial sarcoma. Her doctor ignored her bleeding for two years telling her it was normal. She has been in so much pain for the past 3 weeks due to the tumor pressing into her bladder but has her hysterectomy scheduled on Monday if they can even do it. We are scared and lost. My mom is my best friend and the rock to our family. I'm only 31 with 3 small children and she is only 64. Looking for hope or what to expect. I read too much online and I'm scared shitless
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u/Rich-Personality-194 13d ago
It makes me so angry to hear how often doctors mess up the diagnosis. It's not that complicated! If someone is having post menopausal bleeding then the first step should be scans and then a biopsy.
I'm so sorry OP. I hope the surgery goes well. I wish you more years with your Mom. We all deserve a lot more years with our Moms.