Uterine Cancer Survivor

Hi my name is Maria and in September 2010 I was diagnosed with Stage 1 Endometiral Cancer. I had suffered for years with very painful and heavy periods. In January 2010 I had an uterine ablation hoping that would help. However, not only did it not work but my periods were worse and I was taking painkillers for the severe pain. Finally, in August my doctor agreed that the next step would be to remove the uterus. After a sonogram showing no fibroid or mass I had surgery to remove the uterus and part of the cervix. I had 2 c-sections with my children so because of the amount of scar tissue and excessive bleeding only part of the cervix was removed. The next day, my doctor came to my room and told me that he was totally shocked that the pathology report came back that I had cancer in the lining. He made an appointment for me to meet with an oncologist the day after I was released from the hospital. My oncologist said that we would have to wait until I was totally healed from this surgery until I could have the next one to remove the remainder of my cervix and to remove my ovaries. My surgery was scheduled for January 5, 2011. The surgery was 5 1/2 hours, I needed a transfusion, and because of all the scar tissue I had some problems with my bladder and ureter. But the good news is that on January 5, 2012 I can say that I am 1 YEAR CANCER FREE!!!. My advise is if you feel that something is not right with your body, keep, keep, keep going at your dr. till they run every test, and go down every avenue. No one knows your body better than you:-)