My Endometrial/Uterine Cancer Story and Survival - Life is the Greatest Luxury
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- Please share this information to spread awareness of endometrial/uterine cancer, which has little funding and an increasing mortality rate. Be aware that sometimes there are no symptoms.
Follow up video: Cancer Three Years Later - Survivorship
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The thumbnail is from my last chemo in November 2020.
I survived 5 cancers from what I was told I had. My birthday gift to myself
That’s great! I hope you continue to do well.
Thank you so much. Found out Friday. See oncologist Monday. I am 75 years old. Please pray for me. God bless you.
Good luck and prayers to you! ❤️
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Being a doctor, I am sorry you had such less support from the doctor community than what you should have received. I came to realize this when my own aunt received a diagnosis of stage lV endometrial cancer. We are too late to do much about it but your story is truly inspiring. It really helps to see the other side of the spectrum and understand the real challenges that comes with a diagnosis like this. You are very brave to share your story and the encouragement you are providing to all these survivors or fighters is remarkable. I hope your health improves with every passing day and you completely heal from the mental and physical trauma that this disease incurred upon you.
Thank you so much! ❤️. My last follow up exam was in May, and I was fine. My next yearly scan (I was moved to yearly scans after 2.4 years) is in November. I am lucky to have eventually received great treatment and a caring team of doctors. I will never go back to the first doctor. I am so sorry to hear about your aunt. Endometrial cancer isn’t as well researched as other cancers and it should be so that more women will be able to live.
No doctors care there is so much medical gaslighting around women's pain and health complications it takes many years to get diagnosis
I am 53 & thought I was in menopause, I had months of horrendous bleeding nonstop.. did the uterine biopsy (that is from the Devil). That was the most gruesome pain for sure. Luckily it came back negative. I had adema swelling in my legs every night but never was tired & was extremely busy living on 4 hours sleep. I was overweight, my body was screaming inflammation! Though I am vegan/vegetarian.. I didn't eat healthy. I didnt like vegetables, fruits, only carbs & junk. So I decided to incorporate saurkrat, mixed canned greens every morning with my breakfast. Before I knew it, weight was dropping off, swelling disappeared, bleeding stopped! My gut bacteria must have been off & this corrected it! I was 153, now 121.. no diet, no exercise, I still eat Icecream, chips, etc but in moderation & the weight stays off! Of course God is to be Praised for His healing to my body as Prayer is very important to me. I am glad you're doing well & thank you for your story~
Healthy eating is good for everyone, but it will not cure cancer if you had cancer. Nor will it cure inflammation from autoimmune diseases. I’m happy that your biopsy was negative. It is truly an awful thing to go through.
How are you doing now Dawn 2 years later? I am praying you are better
@@AnchorMoments Hi! It’s over three years after treatment ended, and I am NED and doing great! I do have a follow up video on my channel.
Thank you for sharing your journey. I have been looking for something to ease my anxiety. Diagnosed two days ago with endometrial cancer, yet to find out what stage/type. I’m trying to at least educate myself on the upcoming battle. Your video has been the most informative and encouraging so far. Thank you again for sharing. I pray for your continued recovery. I’m 54, and to those who are somewhere in this journey that may be reading this, I pray for comfort, peace and strength for us all. Stay strong and positive......We got this girls!
Thank you and best of luck. You’ll get through it! Just take one step at a time. Get as many facts as you can and continue living your life, that’s the best advice I can give!
@@dawnlovescouture2644 thank you for the encouragement. One day at a time is the perfect speed for me at the moment. The lord gives his toughest soldiers some of the hardest battles..... I’m suiting up and getting ready as best I can. 💜🦋
Thank you for your story. My journey is almost exactly like yours. I'm 3 years out. The difference is I had no bleeding. I had menstrual like cramping for a few weeks. I was 10 years post menopausal. Made an appointment with my gynecologist. Luckily he was very aggressive. Ultrasound then attempted biopsy but no way could he even insert the speculum. 1 week later hysteroscopy. 1 week later, grade 3 serous carcinosarcoma. He called the onc surgeon before he called me. Robotic hysterectomy a bit more than a week after. Back to work in 3 weeks. During covid! I'm a nurse in community mental health. Worked through chemo and 25 external radiation. Like you not a whole lot of support but I definitely survived. Chemo was no picnic but certainly doable. The mental side of all of this has been the hardest. My faith got me through. All I can say is yeah us survivors!
Wow!!! What stage were you? Did you have carcinosarsoma or serous cell carcinoma? I’m so happy that your treatment went well. I was working from home so I was able to work after my abdominal surgery (I had the old fashioned kind, the doctor couldn’t do a laparoscope). I don’t know how you handled such a stressful job while in treatment. I was fine because I was home, I think working outside of home would be very difficult. You are so right, the mental part is the worst!
From Ontario Canada....... I’m so glad I listened to your cancer journey. I have been diagnosed (September 2022) with stage 4 uterine/omentum/ lymph nodes cancer 😱! My 1st chemo was Oct. 13/22 & will go for chemo every 21 days (3 sessions, then CT Scan w/ another 3 sessions & CT Scan to determine further action). Your journey, is what resounded with me so much. I hope I’m able to bear with all that is coming ahead of me & not lose faith. You showed me how strong you were & are & I thank you profusely. 🙏
Hi Deb! I hope you have great results with your scan and find good treatment. It’s so scary to get any kind of cancer diagnosis. How did your first chemo go? I really think if you go into treatment with less fear about the treatment, it’s much easier to get through. Not everyone gets sick or has awful side effects. Taxol causes hair loss but believe me, there are worse things that can happen in life than losing hair. Just take it one day at a time and one session at a time. I hope you have good support. I’m glad that sharing my story helped in some way.
Thanks for your response ❤️. I’ve now had my 2nd chemo which was less excruciating than the first. My 3rd chemo is Nov. 24 w/ a follow up CT Scan to see if cancer is shrinking 🙏. I pray it is. Hope you are okay, although I think I saw your later video which was good news. I’ m 🙏 for you w/ all my heart.
@@debbrink6523 I hope it is good news for you! I am praying that it is! I’m sorry you had a hard time with the first chemo but glad that it’s gotten better. My last scan was clear, I don’t have to go back until next year but I will still be seen in six months for a checkup. It’s still scary but I’m hoping to keep doing well.
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@@debbrink6523 Omg Deb. I need to talk to you. I’m in MA have endometrial serous carcinoma.
They pushed me off for months because of normal CA125 =10, normal CT and no myometrial invasion. Put off 3 month and then they said can’t do surgery you have diverticulitis
After 6 months had surgery Nov 10th and oops you have cancer spots all over your extra pelvic area. WHAT
Now what. Chemo starts Dec. 6th.
Dawn, thank you for your story. I am currently going through what has been labeled stage 4 non-curative uterine cancer. I was diagnosed in Feb 2021, and after chemo, a full hysterectomy, more chemo and then immunotherapy it's October 2022 and I am still here. My infusion sessions have been filled with watching youTube I love Autumn and she eventually led me to you, Yota, and Winnie Bee. I love you guys! But today while scrolling I found your cancer story, you encouraged me. Keep making lux videos, but thank you for using your platform to bring attention to this issue.
Char, you have really touched me! I can only imagine how scared you must have been to hear your diagnosis, and how happy you are to be here now to talk about it! That’s wonderful news! I hope you have successful treatments and plenty more birthdays! These is too little awareness about women’s cancers other than breast cancer. I really wanted people to know what to look for so that they can hopefully be seen early and treated. I was so scared in the beginning that I had a death sentence, and as of my last scan this week, I’m still ok! Don’t worry, I am still going to make videos! Keep fighting, Char! Sending lots of love and positive energy your way!
I am Tess and same strory of u Ma'am..i am scared that i have appointment in cancer center on Nov.10,2022...i am so nervous i dont know yet what theraphy for me..i'll always praying and praying😪plss advise more,thank you
@@samueltayamora3016 Even though it’s scary, you have to go to the appointment and follow the treatment that’s prescribed. Do not think that any natural and alternative treatment will treat you. It won’t. I can’t give you any other advice as far as treatment. Do what the doctor says.
My cancer journey is quite expectional & unique so i think i would share it here so others can learn a thing or two from it! my journey began in May 2013 when I was first diagnosed with Stage IIIA uterine cancer. A radical hysterectomy, followed by several months of daily radiation and several weeks of chemotherapy were administered after my surgery. In November of the same year, I experienced a ruptured appendix and then in January of 2014 a portion of my colon was removed, all due to the hypersensitivity I have to chemo and radiation therapy and the harsh chemicals that had weakened my body. My life returned to a somewhat typical pace and I was able to return to a regular teaching schedule where I strive to meet the demanding, but rewarding satisfaction of touching the lives of elementary students. Unfortunately, several years later the cancer returned. It seemed to respond to chemotherapy at first, but then I suffered a terrible reaction. Meanwhile my liver tumor continued to grow by 60%. Local doctors refused to operate on my liver or to find a surgeon, stating they had “hit a brick wall,” and that surgery was not an option for me. I refused to accept their refusal, and through a dear friends found a surgeon who agreed to remove 60% of my liver. Because of sheer determination, I quickly recovered from the surgery and returned to teaching and daily work out routines. Scans revealed that my cancer continued to occur in my peritoneum and lungs. For several months, beginning in January 2020, medications were prescribed by my Dr to try and kill the cancer cells, complying with my wishes to please use any method of treatment other than chemotherapy but this meds never seem to be effective as my Dr promised. Anxiously and persistently pursuing a cure for my cancer, I learned about Dr Dennis natural herbal clinical centre through another friend who convinced me to let Dr Dennis order a molecular profile report of my cancer. The molecular study revealed that I had 20 genetic mutations. Dr Dennis recommended i tackle this sporadic mutations with natural formulated herbs that would help fight& kill the cancer cells in my system gradually. i was convinced after much research on the ingredients and properties that makes up his C4 Formula herbs and also going through his Facebook page at ( Dr Dennis Naturopathic Physician ). At first the herbs helped fight the symptoms and I started to see good outcome, I had to use it for 13 weeks just as the Dr prescribed and my response has been amazing, I am astounded at the return of energy I feel, the color back in my face and my general appearance is that of wellness. The herbs is phenomenal! For your sake, the future of a cure for cancer and your family. continue to FIGHT until you have explored every option.
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Thank you for sharing your journey with this cancer.
I hope it helps.
Dawn you are amazing I'm going through this right now and this is so scary Thank you so much!!
I wish you the best of luck!!!!
Dawn, yours is the best info on endometrial cancer.
I refer to this often.
I have st3c clear cell endometrial cancer. I had a hysterectomy nov. 2023. Started chemo in Jan. 2024, had my last chemo 2 weeks ago (6 sessions every 3 weeks) had my first radiation yesterday...2 more to go (once a week) then keytruda infusion(every 3 or 6 weeks) immunotherapy for at least 2 yrs.
So far the worst side effect is fatigue.
I really want to thank you Dawn for sharing your journey. You will never know how helpful you have been to me during this process.
I live in New Jersey, grew up in Philly.
I am being treated at Penn, Virtua and they are wonderful.
If I can help anyone like you have Dawn, i am here.
There is so much on breast cancer but not on endometrial cancer.
Bless all of us.❤
Hi Barbara! Thank you so much! 🥰. There is so little information available and most people think of only endometrial carcinoma without realizing there are more rare and aggressive types that need serious treatment. I’m so happy you haven’t experienced any severe side effects. I didn’t either. I don’t have any experience with Keytruda but I hope that goes well for you. It sounds like you are making great progress and I pray that you continue to heal and will be cancer free from here on!
PS I’ve heard great things about Virtua. Tell your treatment team that you would like to share your story. They might be willing to have you connect to other patients or talk about your experiences in their newsletter.
Thank you for sharing your story 🙏🏽
Thanks for watching! 🥰
Thank you for sharing your journey and being positive about it. I am beginning mine now and your willingness to be so open with the stages is helping me to cope with the future. God bless you.
I hope it helps. What were you diagnosed with?
Thank you for telling your story. You are so strong and brave. You are truly an inspiration.
Thank you. In this situation you don’t have a choice.
Thank you Dawn for your honesty and your in-depth sharing.💟
You’re welcome! 🥰. Thanks for watching, I hope it was helpful.
I just came across your story and I hope you are still doing well. I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in 2014. I had the same surgery you described. While doing the pathology they discovered a small endometrial tumor as well. I was extremely fortunate that my Ovarian cancer was caught at stage 1a. And my endometrial was 2a and had not perforated the wall of my uterus. I had 6 cycles of Taxol and Carboplatin. Followed by 3 treatments of high density radiation. This next year I will be 10 years post treatment with no evidence of disease. I also tolerated treatment quite well. Extreme fatigue and weakness were my worst side effect towards the very end. I, like you, did not look sick. I am so glad to hear your story. I pray your health continues. It’s always comforting to know we are not alone in our battles. God bless you!
Susan, I’m so happy for you! 💕. That’s excellent news for you and such a relief! That’s incredible luck to have been diagnosed so early with ovarian cancer. You have given me great hope that I will get a clear scan this time. I’ve been NED so far, but you know there’s always that fear that something will come up. Thanks so much for sharing your story!
i came across this video i too have uterine cancer stage 1 i am scared not knowing what to expect.. i am dealing with insurance denials for tests ordered by my cardiologist to clear me for a complete historectomy and lympth noid removel.. i have been dealing with this for almost 1 year now i am discouraged because i have new symptoms and this cancer could be spreading because of the insurance red tape,, i just started my own you tube channel to document my journey . i am no professional just a 63 year old disabled women trying to find ways to cope with all this.. i want to survive this and i pray i do.. my prayers are with all who are dealing with this cancer or any other ones.. thank you for this video..glad i found it.. i know i am not alone.. my family is 3 hours away from me and its scary doing this alone..
I pray that everything goes well. I don’t know how anyone could make you wait a year to have surgery if you have a cancer diagnosis. I know it’s not easy to be alone through this. Try to stay calm and stay hopeful. ❤️
Hi @dawn! Thank you for sharing your wonderful story! Life is joy and I’m so glad you made it! 🤗
Thanks for watching! 🥰. Yes, so far, so good! I still get nervous for scans but that’s pretty normal. You are right, life is a joy! ❤️
You are amazing and so strong 🌟
Thank you, that’s kind of you to say. Sometimes we don’t know how strong we are until something happens and we are forced to deal with it.
Bless your heart Dawn! I just watched this video and brought tears to my eyes and a smile your doing so well now. I just had the biopsy and ultrasound. No cancer thank God but a full hysterectomy to come.
Hi Milissa, I’m here for you if you need to talk after the hysterectomy. It’s not like it was years ago but it’s still major surgery. I’m happy for you that there’s no cancer. The biopsy is horrible! I’m getting my next scan in April. I always hold my breath that it’s ok. My last exam in January was fine and I “graduated” from having to see the radiation oncologist to a survivor’s clinic. I will say that the whole experience changes your perspective on a lot of things. When is your surgery?
Glad you have overcome
Thank you for sharing, I'm having a biopsy on Friday and thankful it's done under a GA.
Good luck with your biopsy! Yes, I’m thankful for you, too! It wasn’t as painful as it was a weird and unpleasant sensation. I hope it’s negative.
Thank you for sharing your story, much respect and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New year 🎉
Thank you! Same to you, Veronica!
@@dawnlovescouture2644 Thank you very much!
Thank you for posting. I was diagnosed with stage 1a last year and also had carcinosarcoma. I hope you continue to do well with no recurrence.
Thank you! How are you doing???
Thank you for sharing your story and raising awareness Dawn 🙏🏻 - I haven’t seen my gynecologist in a while and really should catch up on my regular preventive appointments. There‘s nothing more important than our health.
I‘m so glad you made it through this 🙏🏻❤️ and I hope from now on life only has the sweet sunny side left for you ☀️
Yes, make that appointment and keep notice any time something seems unusual. I hope I never have to experience this again. Believe me, I’m grateful for every day, bad hair and all!
Dawn, thank you for sharing your story! Hope you are healthy and doing well❣️I currently have some symptoms and going through the diagnostic tests. Keep your head high and be well!
Thanks so much! 🥰. Best of luck to you, I hope that your tests are ok. Be strong and have hope! I have a follow up video if you want to watch.
Thank you for sharing your story. It will benefit soo many women.
I hope so!
My best friend was just diagnosed with the same cancer. We are terrified. Thank you for sharing
I’m sorry to hear that. Don’t lose hope! Do you have any idea of the stage? Take one day at a time and be strong.
Thank you so much for your story, I greatly appreciate it. Prayers and continued well wishes.
Thank you so much! 🥰
Thank you for sharing this.
I hope it’s helpful.
Your video is very helpful and gives hope. Thank you very much. My mother was recently diagnosed with endometrial cancer stage 1a but grade 3 tumor which i feel is almost the same as yours. I show her your video so she can feel alot better. *hugs*
Yes, I hope it helps and she can feel hopeful! Hugs to you and your mom! 💕
Thank you so much for sharing!
You are so brave and courageous, an inspiration to say the least! Your beauty and Ora shines through and it’s so lovely to see! Keep being you! Thank you 🙏 ❤️
Thank you! I just want others to be aware of the danger and to be vigilant with their own health. It’s probably all that I can do to really help someone else.
God bless you for sharing this video with women everywhere praying for your health young lady
Thank you so much! 💕
Thank you very much for sharing your story!
You’re welcome. I hope it helps you or someone else.
@@dawnlovescouture2644 yes it will, my mom will
be starting her chemo sessions soon. Hers is stage 1A and already had her hysterectomy. The tumor is clear cell carcinoma. I appreciate you shedding light on the process.
@@odiliacastro6788 Best of luck to your mom! That’s great that her cancer was found early. The chemo is just to make sure that the cancer doesn’t come back. I hope this gives her great encouragement! And, next year at this time, she can be back to her normal self!
@@dawnlovescouture2644 thank you! Yes makes me feel better!
Dawn, thank you so much for sharing your experiences concerning such a personal issue. Very glad you are doing so well. The information in your video was very helpful.
Thank you, I hope it helps someone. I hope I continue to do well!
@@dawnlovescouture2644 You are helping so many people by sharing your story. Thank you!!🙏🏾💚
@@iamnotmyhandle Thank you, I hope so! 💕
Thank you so much for sharing this story, I hope you never ever have to go through that again
Thank you! ❤️. I sure hope not, either!
Prayers for you
Thank you!
You are so sharp, calm and know how to adovocate for your self, yet is so unselfish and kind to share your story to help others. God bless you🌺🌺🌺
Thank you very much. 🙂
Thank you so much for your candid story. It is so very helpful as I am just starting this whole process. The best video I have seen so far.
Thank you so much, I’m glad this was helpful. I wish you the best of luck and hope that you have successful treatment.
@@dawnlovescouture2644 I am happy to report I had easily removable endometrial cancer. No additional treatments needed except periodic visits. I can attest that this scary situation sometimes DOES a have a good ending!
@@sophiesmom6683 That’s fantastic! I’m so happy for you! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. It’s a relief to know you will be ok! Thanks for letting me know!
Thanks for telling your story. This will educate other women and to look at everything about these type of cancers. It just shows we all should choose to be proactive!
You are absolutely right, you have to be proactive. I hope anyone who is concerned gets to the doctor right away.
I was just browsing and saw this, so I wanted to hear your story. You are one strong woman. Your parents must have been very proud of you. So sorry you had to go through that alone.
Thanks, Cami. 🥰. I got through it. I just hope I won’t have to again.
@@dawnlovescouture2644 Just have to think positive. I know that's easy for me to say, I didn't have to go through that. The best way to keep your mind off of that is RETAIL THERAPY! Keep buying those bags:)
@@camiscloset2369 Haha!!! It’s a good distraction! 😁
So glad that you are doing well now 😊. Hope that you stay cancer free. God bless you and thank you for sharing your story 🙏 ❤️
Thank you! 💕. I sure hope so, too!
When a woman loses her uterus it is very emotional. Even if you don't realize it. I am also a survivor of the same cancer. Much love and prayers for you! 💗💗😇
Thank you! I’m always happy to hear of other survivors!
My doctor made me think my irregular, heavy periods were peri-menopause. My transvaginal scan showed my uterus was thickened, and he gave me medroxyprogesterone. 16 or so months later, the bleeding got so bad i needed blood transfusions. Doc did a biopsy, cancer. Had a hysterectomy 2 weeks later, took everything out, but found cancer in my sentinel lymph nodes. Just had my 2nd chemo yesterday, with 4 to go ( every 3 weeks). I'm doing well so far.
Long story short, if your doctor isnt taking your issues seriously, find a new doctor. I'm sorry I assumed it was "normal" for entering menopause..I'm 52. I had no signs except the bleeding, so cancer didn't cross my mind. Thank you for this video.
I am so sorry, I hope your treatments go well. What type of uterine cancer do you have? I am so sorry you had to wait so long before finding out and having surgery.
Thank you for sharing your journey. I had colorectal cancer stage3. I had my 4th year in remission Nov. 2nd. Happy 2 year your doing well. All the best.
I’m so happy for you!!! ❤️
You are simply amazing! You have spoken to my core Dawn. I thank you for doing this video. I know it was hard and so very personal. I pray you are continuing to be healthy and completely well! I share RA with you. Such fun 😊 I’m getting the ultrasound for checking my uterus. It was found by accident getting an MRI for my hip that my my lining stripe measured 16mm. A bit thick, right? So further investigation is needed. I’m doing the Google thing too. This is scary and I’m so happy to have fabulous ladies like yourself will to share what they experienced and learned. So happy you had a wonderful outcome! All the best to you! Joni
Hi Joni! 💕. Sometimes these accidental finds can save your life! I hope that whatever is going on is resolved quickly and easily! My RA isn’t great, but luckily the rest of me is ok! It’s three years since my surgery and I’m up to having yearly scans. My next is in November so I’m hoping that it’s clear! Try not to Google too much, it really causes stress!
Just diagnosed. Your video was very helpful. I hope you are still doing well, and the Holidays are joyous times for you. ❤
What type of endometrial cancer do you have? I wish you the best of luck and hope you can find calm throughout the holidays. I have my scan this week, it’s been a year since the last one. I hope it’s clear and I continue to do well. I’ve been as far as cancer. Praying it keeps up!
@@dawnlovescouture2644 Adenocarcinoma, gyno onco appt in a couple weeks. Gyno says I may just need hysterectomy 🤞 so trying to keep positive. Thank you for the kind words, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving. P.S. I saw a recent video of yours, and your hair looks great.
I just saw your reply. I hope you are curative with surgery! 🥰. How are you doing now?
Thank you. I’m just beginning this journey. Had what I thought was a uti. Then polyp - now come the tests. Low grade pelvic pain since and yes I’ve googled it all. So ultrasound next. And want to thank you for the “stop” sign. I too feel they just pass you off from doctor to doctor without any real sharing. I’ll ask for oncologist right away. Very helpful. I’m setting my space up for rehab and preparing for worse case.
In my case it wasn’t that I was passed off to different doctors, the gynecologist that I originally saw wanted to do a cervical biopsy after knowing that I would need a hysterectomy instead of referring me to an oncologist. I hope that your ultrasound turns out ok and that you don’t need any surgery or chemo. But please advocate for yourself, if you aren’t satisfied, move on to another provider.
What a fabulous video, Dawn! I watch your bag videos and stumbled upon this one a year after you made it. I so admire you. You insisted on taking care of yourself when your physician failed you. I hope you have a healthy rest of your life. I’m 71, and let me tell you: all the time I’m learning new ways my body can malfunction.
Thanks so much, Maria! 🥰. This video is almost two years old now. So far, I’m doing well! I have another scan in November. I was moved to yearly scans early, usually that doesn’t happen for three years. I’m hoping to get more good news! Always, always question things if you feel you aren’t getting proper treatment. You have to speak up! I would have waited longer for another needless biopsy while this cancer spread and I didn’t have that time to waste! I’m sure we all learn about our bodies all the time. I hope to make it at least to 71! 🥰🤗. Wishing you good health and bright days!
Thank you for sharing your story. My MIL was just diagnosed with uterine serous carcinoma stage 3. She goes December 8th for her first Chemo treatment.
I am just starting to listen to your video. I am sending my Prayers and positive thoughts your way!!
Thank you so much! I am doing well, I am happy to report, and down to yearly scans. I will say prayers for your mother in law. I hope she is able to tolerate the treatments well. Just encourage her and be strong!
@@dawnlovescouture2644 Wow that is Amazing! Have you done a video on how Chemo was for you? This is all new to me. I appreciate you taking the time to respond!
Thankyou for sharing your story . I am going through same thing
Best of luck to you! Sending prayers!
I don't have cancer but I had some weird things happening with my period. I am learning about different people's experience and educating myself so I just want to thank you for sharing ❤
Please get checked if something is wrong. Don’t wait!
Thank you for sharing, God bless 🌹
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your honest, straightforward explanation of your treatment and recovery. I am having a transvaginal scan soon and due to my age (66) I’m expecting it may be endometrial cancer. I appreciate your advice so much and I’m absolutely certain you have helped many women with this vlog. Wishing you the best of health in your future and God willing you have seen the end of cancer for the rest of your precious life. Thank you. Hugs from the UK. xx
Freda, thank you so much! I hope I have seen the end of cancer, too. And, I hope that despite everything, your scan is clear and it’s not cancer.
Dawn well that algorithm is crazy. This video popped up today just after you mentioned about your cancer and your hair. OMG 😮. THANK YOU for sharing I’m so glad you are well thus far. I had to have a radical hysterectomy as well on an urgent basis for similar symptoms. They took everything I ended up having a cyst the size of a softball according to my doctor. I had to switch doctors as well because I had a gyno who just wasn’t taking it seriously. My blood levels where at the point where it showed I almost needed a Transfusion. My primary had to call and threaten to put me in hospital if the doctor didn’t do something. By the grace of God she was tied up so I was referred to another doctor in the same practice. He was wonderful he told me this is an urgent matter we need to take care of it right away it’s not an emergency yet but if you would have waited another day I would have more serious complications. He was well versed in treating women with RA so he was able to take all the precautions and knew what game plan to go by. Honestly Dawn I’ve pretty much have blocked the entire experience from my mind so detail are blurry. He knew it was serious because I had family history my mom had survived cervical cancer then 20 years later passed away from endocarconoma -sp? Of the stomach. So my memory is fuzzy because internally I was petrified. I am so very sorry you had to go through it alone I was there for my mom each step and I know how difficult it was. As for me they said they got everything and the subsequent test showed I was clear so I didn’t have to go through any chemo or radiation. They keep a close eye on me ever since. I understand the hair loss not because of this but because of the RA treatments. I take a lot of vitamins supplements etc so it mostly has stopped falling out so quickly it grows back a bit faster now but it’s so thin. Thank you so much for sharing and now I understand why you comment about your hair being long enough for twillies now. God bless you ❤ and stay strong I’m so glad you are here to make content I can enjoy and get cheered up from.
Dee Dee, I’m so sorry! It’s a very scary experience when it’s an emergency. But, when I went to gyn oncology, she treated it as an emergency and I am very grateful now. It sounds like you were able to see just who you needed to see. When you have a family history it’s even more important to do very thorough follow ups and not wait. I’m so happy you are ok. I also lost hair when I was on Rituxan. It wasn’t all over but I eventually had some bald spots, which I was able to hide. That was actually more frustrating then losing everything all at once, but really, that’s just a side effect and just a small price to pay for health. Looking at if now, all those years of infusions prepped me for chemo. Hopefully never again!
Thank you for sharing❤
I hope it was helpful!
I am a male a women I know just informed me that she was diagnosed with this and I wanted to learn about it. Thanks for sharing.
I hope it’s helpful and that she will be well.
You are so amazing to go through all of that alone...you are a survivor! I start my journey next week....I did ask for my biopsy under anesthesia because I heard it is so incredibly painful....we really have to advocate for ourselves, sending healing energy to you 🎉
Best of luck to you! I wasn’t given the option to have the biopsy with anesthesia or I would have. Everyone needs to know the right questions to ask and advocate for themselves. Do you know what type of endometrial cancer you have and what the treatment will be?
Thank you Dawn for your story I can relate as a uterine cancer survivor. Thk you again take care🙏❤️
That’s wonderful, it’s always great to hear from other survivors! ❤️
I think I am a survivor as still having Doctors follow-ups. Maybe I am in remission. It still makes me wary as it was such a scary surprise when diagnosed and unaware it's been a journey. So keep safe and well everyone.
@@pamgow789 Yes, you are a survivor! I’m still under surveillance too, but not in active treatment. Hopefully, neither of us will need treatment again.
@@dawnlovescouture2644 thk you Dawn yes a survivor!!
Thank you and God bless you for taking the time to tell your story even though it must have been difficult for you to talk about me.... I really give you so much credit for doing so. My biopsy came back positive, but have yet to see my oncologist doctor in 3 days and have been scheduled for a hysterectomy. I don't know what stage I'm in, and need more tests done before the surgery. But your story has inspired me to be strong and be positive. Again thank you for your candidness and may God bless with a long life.
Thank you for your kind words! I wish you the best of luck with the surgery. You will be surprised that it’s much less scary than you think. Be strong! I wish you a long and happy life!
Thank you for sharing as a survivor , I'm on this same journey, diagnosed mid last year from lower back pain of all things and it can be daunting, I hope more awareness is raised about this type of cancer and people like yourself will keep sharing . Prayers
Thank you! I’m doing well. I hope that I will never have to make this kind of video again.
@@dawnlovescouture2644 same here, I hope you remain healthy and well
Thank you x
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your story 🙏❤️🙏❤️...
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing your story. I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer stage 1B
I was also 1b but I had a high grade cancer. Do you know what kind of treatment you will have?
I also have high grade. I've had a D&C which identified cancer. Then a total hysterectomy which lead to the 1B high grade diagnosis. My 2nd post surgery follow up appointment is in a week. The treatment plan is to use 3 chemo drugs: lfosfamide, Doxorubicin & Mesna. I'll receive them in the hospital. There's been no mention of radiation at this point.
@@triciastrong9067 I’m praying for you that the chemo knocks out anything that might still be floating around. I had Taxol and Carboplatin, and the only side effect that I had was severe joint pain about three days after chemo. I don’t count hair loss, that’s a given with some chemo drugs and to me that was the least of my worries. Best of luck to you! Stay strong! Remember that you are very lucky to have been diagnosed at an early stage.
You were amazing throughout the video, the example you are setting is very helpful for the women out there to have the confidence and acceptance of what is happening and how to overcome it.
my mom just diagnosed 2 days back with this adenocarcinoma I am going to show her your video and boost her energy 💙
Hello and thanks for watching! 🥰. I had uterine carcinosarcoma, which is rare and very aggressive. Adenocarcinoma is the more common type with a very high curd rate and is not as aggressive. Many times it is cured by surgery alone. I hope your mom has a very successful treatment. Best of luck!
You’re very kind I saw you reply everyone’s comment…. thanks for those kind words and wishes….i know yours was rare type!! I will tell my mom about you if you can defeat the rarest one, then my mom’s problem isn’t a big deal she’s so very scared to do the basic tests too… next week I am flying to India from Dubai I hope I can help my mom emotionally in this difficult times and I wish you the great health and long life dear Dawn 💙
@@asfiyakulsum7364 I hope it does, that’s why I wanted to reiterate what I had so that she could hopefully feel better. Big hugs to you and your mom!
Thank you for sharing all of your journey I have just had surgery and chemo for stage 4 uterine cancer and experienced the same as u hun I totally agree on those biopsies they are so painful , I have had my last CAT scan results last Friday and all looks well thank goodness I'm so grateful the chemo seems to have moped up any rogue cells that were remaining so fingers crossed I wil be like u a survivor,good luck and best wishes for your future , well done 👍🍃🦋🍃🇬🇧xxx
What great news!!! 🥰. I sure hope you stay well!
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2024, super helpful. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thanks for watching! 🥰
Thanks Dawn. I have the type II serous carcinoma from a polyp at 63 found 6 weeks ago w little spotting went right away. Surgery in 3 weeks MA.
Best of luck to you!!! I hope your surgery goes well. I’m glad you went right to the doctor and will be treated quickly. 💕
I watched your video several months ago when I was going through testing for endometrial cancer..well it is 4 months later and I have been dx with st. 3c clear cell endometrial cancer and had a hysterectomy 4 weeks ago, had a port put in and will be receiving chemo and radiation. I am 82 and anxious about all this. I look forward to keeping in touch with you and getting support from others.
Hi Barbara. 🥰. I wish you success in treatment and hope that you are able to stay strong. I know how scary it is. Just take one day at a time! Please stay in touch. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas!
Omg. You have helped me so much. I thought for sure this was a death sentence and you have helped me to consider another way of looking at this. I’ve been an emotional wreck since the diagnosis. So thank you. So much. ❤
Hi Karen! 🥰. Best of luck to you and hope you have a successful treatment. What was your diagnosis? (What type of endometrial cancer?). I was a mess at the beginning too, even when I learned it was early stage, because I had a type with a poor prognosis. But, I was early stage and treated aggressively. I have a follow up video if you would like to watch.
@@dawnlovescouture2644 carcinosarcoma. I haven’t even had the hysterectomy yet. I have my first appt with gyn onc a week from today. I’m still trying to process it, honestly. The CT shows no other signs of it other than the uterus, but I’m in the medical field so I know some about oncology, I worked as case manager for onc for several years.
@@dawnlovescouture2644 yes. I will watch it!
Very good video.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing your cancer survival story and bringing more awareness to endometrial/uterine cancers! My mom passed away many years ago of metastatic breast cancer at age 46, and that was largely due to not being diagnosed until after it had spread beyond the point of any effective treatments. You are so strong and beautiful (with and without hair or the wig shall not be named 😊) and I’m so glad you were so proactive in getting evaluated, educating yourself, and advocating for yourself in your treatment (that OBGYN was truly, truly horrible). Looking forward to the lux self-care video in the future!
Thank you! Yes, it’s always better when any cancer is found early. 46 is far too young to leave! I think there are much better tools now to make a diagnosis earlier because the scans are so sensitive and there’s better information about tumor makers, etc. I feel like it’s a miracle that mine was still early stage. I am still so terrified that the cancer will return just because of the type it was, but I tell myself that any person can keep worrying about cancer regardless if they’ve had it. Ugh, I paid over $500 for that wig, I think I was too in a hurry to look around more. I could have gotten a much nicer one on Amazon! Thank you for watching! Feel free to check out the rest of my channel for some other luxury content in the meantime! 🥰
@@dawnlovescouture2644 l am so happy for you stay healthy God bless you
@@margaretmurrell9071 Thank you! I’ve been doing really well! Always hoping that my scans are clear, but so far, I’m ok!
Thank you for sharing your story. I’m 59, about 3 years ago, I had some spotting, I went to my gynecologist, she had me doing all kind of test, I suffered from fibromyalgia, so I’m always in pain, I have 4 fibroids, I had them since I was a teenager. Getting back to my gynecologist… she wanted to do a hysterectomy.. soon as I told her… I wanted a second opinion, she got upset with me! She later told me to find another dr.! I received my test results, and I really didn’t need a hysterectomy, it was my fibroids!! What a huge relief!
That’s great! I’m sure you were relieved. I know I would have been! Never be quiet if you have a concern, it’s your right to get a second opinion. I hope you’re feeling better.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! Very much appreciated!!! Happy to know you are cancer free and that you're currently healing well from everything you've been through. I'm just now going through all of that myself and I'm still in child bearing age so I'm frightened that I will not be able to have my own children, as my hubby and I, just found out in September of 2022 that this was my fated story for 2023. I did the DNC and it did not work so now they are saying hysterectomy and we'll see. It is scary and nerve wracking! I agree that people think you would be looking sick or feeling sick but sometimes, very few minor symptoms that can easily get misdiagnosed as something else. In fact, they kept telling me spotting was due to stress in 2020-2021 and ultrasounds didn't show anything at all, and I had at least 4 of them throughout the year in 2021. Paps came back clear as well. Moral is that if you feel something is going on, you know yourself best and you can keep searching for a Dr who will take you seriously. Don't wait because that is also detrimental to your health/outcome!
I hope you are ok and that if you need surgery that it goes well. A Pap smear can’t diagnose uterine cancer. I think it would only show if it spread to the uterus. Anytime something is abnormal it should be checked sooner than later. Best of luck to you!
If you have to have a hysterectomy see if you have any eggs you can retrieve and have frozen may be an idea for you to try to do??? And if you may still be able to carry your own still if you may be have only a partial?? Or if you can have a surrogate carry your and your husband's babies??? Just an idea for you & yours
Thank you for your testimony. My wife who’s 41 just had her biopsy and we’re currently waiting for results. Scary, but I’m encouraged by your story and others here in the comments.
Best of luck to your wife! I had a very rare cancer, but any type is scary. Some types of endometrial cancer can be cured with very non-invasive treatments, but many people like myself have gone through more and have done well.
When garlic was poured on cancer cells, it destroyed them. Eat lots of garlic and eat healthy.
First of all, I want to thank you for sharing your story and your advice. You are a true survivor Dawn. You are such a strong person. And lastly, I want to thank you for reminding us that life is the greatest luxury we have.
Thank you for that. I learned when I was very young that I had to be a survivor. It’s very true, there’s no better luxury than being alive.
Thanks for Sharing ❤
Thanks for watching!
Just watched your video again, Dawn, and hoping that your recovery is going well, sending you good thoughts and hugs. You have such a great attitude in dealing with a very unpleasant and distressing experience, which must be even more difficult to face without family. I am so glad your friends came through to help. Please let us know how you are doing if you are able.
Oh, thank you so much! 🥰. I’m doing really well! I feel fine and my scans have been clear. Hopefully it remains that way! Thanks so much for asking.
@@dawnlovescouture2644 I am really happy to receive your news, Dawn. I was thinking of you. All the very best to you!
@@sjordan7085 Thanks so much! Keep me in your prayers!
@@dawnlovescouture2644 Of course! I feel a kinship. I stopped eating meat at the age of six when I discovered where it came from, but unfortunately, ate too much dairy, which along with stress, weight gain, and family history, was the likely cause of my Endometrial Cancer. After robotic, laproscopic radical hysterectomy, and three brachytherapy treatments, I am continueing with organic, non GMO Plant-based, high fiber, low fat, low protein, no sugar, no flour, no processed foods, and drinking filtered water, as well as eating only foods known to kill cancer, flax seeds, garlic, tumeric, Vitamin D3, melatonin, and other nutrients, walking, bike riding, rest, and focusing on acivities that are purposeful and fulfilling. Maybe OTT , but it is what I have decided to do. The goal is to decrease co-morbidities, and reduce risk of recurrence, which I have read is from 10%-30% doable with diet alone. Brachytherapy, reduced my risk from 25% to around 10%, so I am guessing that even 10% will be enough to close the gap, and decrease risk even further.
I realize many may consider my actions drastic, but to me, it is the way forward. And, I want to live long enough to see my three year old grand-daughter graduate and get married. Brachytherapy was at best distressing, thank goodness that's over. My Oncologist has now changed his method of delivery to make self-insertion, the norm, and will design an x-ray couch attachment to facilitate that.
The China Study by T.Colin Campbell, and Dr. Neal Barnard's books have been influential and explain the connection between animal proteins and cancer, which has been know for a long time. Other Nutrition Scientists echo their findings. Everyone follows their own path, and must do what is best for them, I feel hopeful with the choices I am making.
I wish you continued good health and a happy and productive future. Sending you a big hug! And, keeping you in my thoughts, your video was very helpful to me, thank you Dawn!
@@sjordan7085 I am happy for you that you are doing well. My doctor did not mention any kind of special diet to me, and I would not be willing to do anything drastic. I commend you for doing what you feel is right. I eat very little red meat and always have, and unfortunately I’m anemic so I try to eat enough iron from other sources, but it hasn’t made any difference. I don’t have any symptoms and it’s very mild. How long ago were you treated, and what kind of endometrial cancer did you have?
I hope you're feeling better 🙏❤️🙏❤️...
Yes, tomorrow it’s four years since my surgery and 3 1/2 years post treatment, and I am well!
Thanks for sharing. You deserve any bag you want. 😄
Thanks, that’s sweet of you to say!
Hi Dawn, your story resonated with me, I was diagnosed with type 2 uterine cancer, stage1a last October and had the same surgery you had with radiotherapy. I didn't have chemo. I agree with you that the awareness for this type of cancer is poor. I was also at menopausal age and didn't think too much of the symptoms for a months. There is not enough information given to women about what symptoms to look out for. I think the same could be said for ovarian cancer too. Thank you for sharing your story.
Hi Daisy, I think it’s important for people to be aware of what to look for and to understand what treatment is like. How are you doing now? I’m always afraid that the cancer will return no matter what good news I get. I suppose that’s normal. I hope you are doing well.
@@dawnlovescouture2644 Hi Dawn, thank you for replying. The radiation treatment has caused thinning bones to my pelvis and subsequently hairline fractures have appeared which is pretty painful but I'm hoping this will settle down. I think, like you, I'm always going to be afraid the cancer is going to return
@@daisychain4503 Hi Daisy was it serous or clear cell? Also why didn’t recommend chemo because of the stage 1A? I have serous polyp at 63 and surgery was cancelled because I had divaticulitis i
On CT scan.
Thank yo for sharing,
Thanks for watching!
Me too at the same situation. Currently I'm 37y old,single. Cancer survivor. 3yr survive,stge.3c. Past few years, I'm really down. Now, I'm working, live my life as shud be, healthy lifestyle, keto's, IF..
So happy to hear you are doing well! Especially going through this so young! ❤️
Hello,
Diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer Stage 3. Will start chemo soon. I will stay positive and faithful. Thanks for your video. I hope you are well.
Hi Carla! 🥰. Best of luck and prayers for you! Try to stay positive and take it one day at a time! I’m doing very well, thanks. I do have a follow up video from a few months ago on my channel.
Dear Carla, I am hoping the best for you. I was diagnosed with same on 2/27/24. Had my total lap hysterectomy last Friday & go in next Wed to see what chemo/immunotherapy/ & radiation plan will be. May things go smoothly for you & we look back on this many years in the future with gratitude for our strength, good health, & our cure/remission. Take good care ❤
Thanks for the information. I go to the Cancer Center in Ga.this week to start my journey with uterine cancer.I have 2 friends that will be there the same day having various treatments. Isn't that something! I feel like I'm going skydiving. I don't want to go and have no desire to jump out of a plane.But I will put my helmet and parachute on.Having faith in Christ I know I don't have beg or ask a thousand times he will be with me as I jump out of the plane.Now knowing that the parachute may not work.He will be skydiving with me.Thanks again for all your information. God Bless
Best of luck to you, Julie, and to your friends. It’s scary in the beginning, I know. I pray for you to have a good outcome.
I'm so sad to hear about all these horrible biopsy experiences. My GYN ordered mistoprostol tablets vaginally 2 hours before the procedure to relax the cervix and a Valium beforehand. The discomfort was no worse than a pap smear. Sending well wishes to you all. 🙏 ❤
That’s great! So good to know you had a caring doctor!
Thank you I just found I have 3 stage endometrial cancer
I wish you the best of luck during and after treatment.
Very intelligent. Be well
Thank you so much! 🥰.
Hi Dawn, just found your site again, you sent me a message, and I just wanted to let you know I am now cancer free, with a recurrence risk of 4%. I truly hope you are as well as I am. Really worth making dietary changes, fasting, removing toxins and improving my lifestyle. I plan to continue with positive changes, My goal is to ride my electric bike 50 miles in one go, next year. In the mean time, I have a good quality stationary bike to use in bad weather. So, hopefully, the cancer journey is behind me now.
That’s great news! 🥰. Have a very happy holiday season! What type of cancer did you have?
@@dawnlovescouture2644 Endomertrial Stage 1B
@@sjordan7085 But what type of Endometrial cancer did you have? There are different types. I was also stage 1B but I had Endometrial Carcinosarcoma, which is very rare and aggressive. Over years later and I am doing fine! I have a follow up video if you’re interested.
She is absolutely right about doctors who make mistakes. The problem is you can wait months to get an appointment for a second opinion.There are few cancellations and schedulers don’t take you seriously unless you’re bleeding. You can have a clear discharge with uterine cancer. Some Pap smear results do suggest cancer, such as abnormal glandular cells. Re help with lifting, etc., if you can pay, TaskRabbit has good people reasonably priced.
Yes, it can take a very ling time to be seen. I was very lucky to get an appointment quickly. You have to advocate for yourself. I know that Task Rabbit is a good service, but after surgery you can’t do much. You really need someone with you for at least a week after abdominal surgery. I can do whatever I want now that I am healed!
Thank you so much for sharing your story, Dawn! I found myself nodding in agreement at literally everything you said. What shocked me was how the doctor you first saw treated you! And also that you weren't entitled reimbursement for a wig or home help. You are strong and courageous and I'm really glad I got to hear your story, because it's very similar to mine. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you may keep doing well at your follow-up appointments and that you remain healthy. Love from Belgium 💕
It’s incredible how some doctors don’t put patients first. It makes me worry that some who are compliant by nature will accept what they hear because the message comes from a person with Dr in front of their name. Yes, we do have similar stories. Stay strong! Hoping that you have good news from here forward.
Thank you so much for sharing of your own, deeply personal and difficult experience. Everything you shared came from a place of great humility, kindness and intelligence - so thank you for all of it. How are you now? Best. M
Thank you! I am doing very well, no evidence of cancer, and I’m up to yearly scans. Just living my best life and having fun with my TH-cam channel. ❤️
@@dawnlovescouture2644 you're so welc9me and I am so very pleased to hear that you are well and moving right on along!!👍👍 I would very much like to ask your advice, but I will for obvious reasons, not sure of anything on a public platform. Oh my god, I've seen just how vile and vicious and wicked people can be over the last few days just posting about other nonsense so, I am not in the least inspired to talk about anything remotely personal so that anybody can see it. How can I reach you? Where can I send you a longer message with some questions Etc? I've never done this LOL. Thanks
@@mariannes.6023 My email address is in the description box, feel free to write!
Thank you so much for posting this! Even though it’s 3 years old, it’s just what I needed to see for encouragement & hope. 54 yr old hospice RN diagnosed 2/27 with endometriod cancer, initially grade 2 but waiting for final pathology after my total lap hysterectomy 1 week ago. 3/20 will have my f/u visit with Gyn-onc re: treatment plan. Found + lymph nodes so likely stage 3C2. Will likely be starting cis-taxel, Keytruda, & pelvic radiation soon. I also live alone, & am so thankful for my BFF who is able to come stay with me when needed & other friends who help as they can. This was not how I planned to spend my 2024, but c’est la vie. I’m planning to add some complementary therapies to help mitigate symptoms where I can (fasting, accupuncture, etc). I’m glad to know that I won’t be so debilitated that I can potentially return to work part time to conserve my FMLA. Did you have any issues with peripheral neuropathy? I’m motivated to do all the things (including rest 😉) to keep my quality of life as good as possible. Well, thanks again! 🙏
Hi Patty, what type of endometrial cancer do you have? I hope you’re recovering well after the surgery. You’re lucky that someone was able to stay with you. I had one of my friends stay for a few days. It helped a lot. I don’t have any neuropathy and other than joint pain a few days after each round, I didn’t have any side effects. You will likely be prescribed medicine for nausea. You mentioned fasting. That’s not something the doctors would recommend, because if you are too weak they will have to stop treatment and you don’t want that to happen. Best of luck to you! ❤️
hi i am a nurse just got diagnosed march how are you doing were you able to work
@@mjbmcgbkb1 I’m doing well. I was working from home and I took three weeks off because I couldn’t sit for a long time but then I went back to work. I only took off when I had chemo or a doctor’s visit.
Thank you! Hysterectomy in two days. I'm anxious to fight this thing!
Best of luck to you! ❤️. I hope you have a smooth recovery!
Thankyou for sharing Dawn! Friends are such a blessing to have especially during those times. So glad for you that it was caught in an early stage...CANCER SUCKS! I am also a cancer survivor, I was an oncology nurse and also worked in infusion...my heart goes out to all the cancer patients. Glad you are doing well and I wish you all the best and good health! 🙏🏻❤
Thank you so much! ❤️. I have a scan tomorrow, and as usual I am holding my breath. You just never know. I was very lucky indeed, but it still weighs on me that I had a high grade cancer, so I just pray that it doesn’t come back. I really am so thankful for the oncology nurses at every level, they really help to keep patients calm and are so supportive. It’s such a hard job since you see so much pain and suffering. One of my nurses reminded me that they also see success stories, or they couldn’t work in that field. I hope I’m one of them.
@@dawnlovescouture2644 Praying your scan comes back clean! Yes, I was diagnosed the week I started working in Oncology, I was a research nurse so we saw mainly patients with 3-6 months to live...after 7 years I had to quit because I was always stressed thinking it will come back. Then my new jobs position was eliminated and I was sent to Oncology Infusion. I did that for several years. My daughter, Steffie, has MS and since we have been dealing with her illness for 20 years I decided to go into Neurology, I was lucky to get a position as an MS/ALS nurse. Stay positive and most of all eat healthy...have you read the China study? If not I highly recommend. We became strict vegetarians after my diagnosis. Positive thoughts and blessing tomorrow for your scans coming your way!
@@michellesteffie9462 Thank you! MS is terrible to live with but it’s wonderful that new treatments are always being discovered. What kind of cancer did you have, if I may ask?
@@dawnlovescouture2644 Thyroid cancer...I had a total thyroidectomy and Radioactive iodine therapy.That was 2008...I still have panic attacks and wake up in the middle of the night several time a month with a panic attack. I also had another cancer in my 20s that was caught early. Everyday is a blessing...time to enjoy all the "luxe" items I have collected as I have a little hoarder in me 🤣
@@michellesteffie9462 You are absolutely right! I’m so glad you beat it! 💕. Early detection is very, very important!
P.S. You are soooooo right about google! I was looking up all of my symptoms, and I ended up all panicking and worrying. I just do whatever my doctor's say to do. Even when I'm watching TV, whenever an ad about medicines come on, and they state all of the side effects which may occur, I HAVE TO mute the television.
Absolutely! People get very preoccupied with every bit of fine print. Most people will not experience most symptoms listed. They are legally obliged to list any symptoms reported, even if just one person said it happened to them.
This really helps. I just discovered mine 5 days ago. Waiting for my OBGYN consult.
Best of luck to you! Sending positive vibes! Have you had a biopsy and do you know which type of endometrial cancer you have?
Thank you for sharing your story. 5 years after my last period, I had a "mini period" last week. It's tough to get in to see the doctor due to the holidays, but I'm having an ultrasound next week, and a biopsy the week after. Hoping for the best but trying to be realistic about my possibilities. Your video was very helpful, thank you!
I’m so happy that you got an appointment for tests. That’s the best thing you could have done! Praying that everything goes well!
@@dawnlovescouture2644 Thank you...scared but trying not to freak out...
@@lbarbados38 Try to stay calm. It’s very scary but being as calm as you can helps so much.
Please see an oncologist. I have uterine cancer. Went to the ER, had an ultra sound they saw nothing. Had a physical examination-nothing. Went to an oncologist, found a cancer tumor the size of a grapefruit that had grown to my cervix. Now eating differently.
@@annaortiz8253 I’m sorry, but eating differently will not help someone with cancer. Diet isn’t a treatment. When I had chemo I was recommended by my oncologist to eat normally and try to eat whatever foods were appealing to me because it’s important to eat. I was never suggested to eat a particular diet.
I have been diagnosed with uterine cancer. I had a radical hysterectomy (everything removed including cervix and lymph nodes) I find out next week what stage I have. So scared and your video comforted me. I have family to support me, I cannot imagine how you did this alone. God bless you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Love you and appreciate you making this video.
I’m so sorry to hear this but happy that you had the surgery, that’s a help. I had everything removed as well. They took lymph nodes from several areas to see if there was any evidence of cancer. Do you know which type of Uterine cancer you had? I’d great that you have family, I’m sure that will be a huge help! I posted a follow up video a few weeks ago if you want to watch that, too.
The test shows: Endometrial adenocarcinoma, endometrioid type,
FIGO grade 1, with secretory features.
(Endometrial polyp showing focal atypical complex
hyperplasia.)
I find out on 12/21 what stage I am in and if I have to have Radiation / Chemo.
I will check out your other videos. Thanks for letting me know!
Hi Karen, I just saw your reply. I’m hoping it’s early stage!
@@dawnlovescouture2644 stage 1A and was all contained in the inner uterine wall and exactly where they took the biopsy. He says it is a miracle they caught it at such an early stage! No chemo or radiation needed. I have to get checked every 6 months for 5 years to make sure it does not come back! Thank you for making your videos they really comforted me. God bless you always!
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