I don‘t usually do social media posts about very private issues, but I feel very safe here on Litsy. Everyone is so nice and supportive. I was diagnosed with uterine cancer this week. I‘m a bit overwhelmed and am looking for any advice anyone has to offer. I want(need) to radically change from an unhealthy lifestyle to a healing one.
This is why I‘ve been so erratic in my postings lately. Thank you all for listening.
DarcysMom I am so sorry. I wish I had practical advice for you - all I can offer is lots of support and ❤. 7y
TaylorMay I don't have any advice but I will send you all the healing thoughts I can and wish you all the best on what I'm sure is going to be a difficult journey. Please know that we are all here if you need ❤ It may seem overwhelming at first but at least you are moving forward. You are your best advocate and arming yourself with knowledge is the best first step you can do. 7y
TrishB So sorry to hear - like others I don‘t have advice as wouldn‘t assume to know where to start- just sending hugs and thoughts ❤️ 7y
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TricksyTails I have no advice or knowledge but I do know that this wonderful community will be here to support you every step of the way. All I have to offer is love and support. Tons of it. A book that helped me with being more at peace with health issues is![[tagged book]](https://image.librarything.com/pics/litsy_webpics/icon_taggedBook@3x.png)
How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers 7y
How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregiverscobwebmoth Oh wow. I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this. Sending healing thoughts and huge hugs.❤ 7y
NovelGirl82 I am so, incredibly, sorry that you are having to face this battle. I have not, personally, faced the battle, but have fought alongside many family members. The best advice that I have is pay close attention to your physicians. If you don‘t feel comfortable with the first, don‘t be afraid to get a second opinion. I am here if you need a listening ear, or someone to vent to. I am sending you my love. 7y
MicheleinPhilly I‘m really sorry to hear this. Sending you light and love and healing energy. 7y
JaclynW I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm sorry that I don't have any advice for you. All I can do is send you love and wish you the best in tackling this. ❤ 7y
theresidentromantic I think the best advice I can offer from some of my own health battles is that you're not a burden and you should never apologize for your pain. I do that way to often, thinking I'm complaining too much. You know your body best. If you're in pain, tell who is helping you heal, tell your doctors, call a nurse. Stay strong and accept all our Litsy love. ❤ 7y
Simona I‘m very sorry and unfortunately I don‘t have advice, but I can feel you, because I‘m in similar situation (still waiting for some results and additional tests). Life is a b...h, but you have in Litsy incredible good support group, always ready to listen and to talk. I‘m sending you huge hug and positive thoughts. Thinking about you ❤️❤️❤️ 7y
AmyG I‘m sorry you have to deal with this. But you will be in my prayers. I wish you well in whatever treatment you need. We are all here for support. 7y
CoffeeK8 I have no advice for you but I‘m so sorry you‘re dealing with this. I‘m sending you positive thoughts. 💖 7y
DebinHawaii I'm very sorry to hear that you are going through this and have no really good advice but I wanted to say that I am sending lots of positive healing thoughts and support to you. 💜💜💜 7y
TheLibrarian So sorry you to hear that *hugs* 💕 7y
Eggbeater I am so sorry. I know it's not the same but I have a chronic illness. It helps me to remember to reach out and ask for what I need, especially emotionally. You are not alone. 7y
LauraBeth So sorry to hear you‘re going through this. Know that we‘re here for you ❤️ 7y
Eggs Sorry to hear that. I hope 🤞 it's an early stage. In 2006 I had stage 2 br cancer, 4 surgeries, chemo, radiation , etc. all cancers are different though so just soak up all the info you can from different sources because there are probably many options for treatment. Have you had a 2nd or 3rd opinion? It is scary as soon as you hear the C word. ((((Hugs💕)))) 7y
rabbitprincess ♥️♥️ Thinking of you and sending you strength. 7y
minkyb I am very upset to read this. Like many others, I have no concrete suggestions but I will keep you in my thoughts and send hugs, love, energy... 7y
mrp27 I'm so sorry to hear this. I don't know much about this type of cancer but I can and will support you with positivity and hope. 7y
Bookzombie I‘m so sorry to hear this. I don‘t have any advice, but sending you lots of positivity and healing energy. 💕 7y
Reggie Ughhh, I am so sorry to hear this. Sending positive vibes. 7y
ptkpepe98 Sending good thoughts your way. Do what makes you happy every day, especially on the days you don't want to, and strive to maintain a positive outlook. 7y
Betty You asked for advice. If you need a hysterectomy, hold a pillow over your incision to help the pain. Get out of bed as soon as you can and walk (shuffle) the halls. I did that after my hyst. for cancer; the doctor's office staff were surprised how well I looked/walked when I came in. So I'm hoping and praying you heal as fast as or faster than me. One more thing I read after my surgery, chewing gum helps a lot. (edited) 7y
MaleficentBookDragon @Betty thanks Betty! Gum?!?! That‘s interesting. 7y
GlassAsDiamonds Oh damn. Not so minor surgery then. We‘ll be thinking of you & do vent here, it‘s a lovely place. It‘s almost certainly too soon but when you‘re feeling up to it, there‘s a Betty Crocker cookbook with recipes that can really help deal with some of the side effects of the treatment drugs. There are some really lovely support groups out there as well - reach out until you find a good fit, it‘s scary as f*ck but they know this sh*t and they can help. 7y
GlassAsDiamonds And if you can, don‘t let the fear take hold. Focus ruthlessly on yourself and your best survival - sometimes it helps to think in the third person, like you were ministering to a friend “Maleficent needs [the BEST chocolate]” & have a strategy like immediately doing something physical or blasting really loud music (a dearly loved friend piped Vera Lynn over our fences as part of her coping strategy!) for when you start to get anxious. Many hugs! 7y
GlassAsDiamonds (And email me your email address - you need a Litsy care pack 😊). Glassasdiamonds at gmail. com Hang in there my dear, you‘ve got this. ❤️ 7y
Avanders ❤️❤️❤️ whatever we could possibly do to help, just let us know!! & I agree w @GlassAsDiamonds on the care package ☺️☺️ I might be putting a couple things in a package for you 💋💋 7y
JenlovesJT47 I am just now seeing this. I'm so sorry to hear this but you are not alone, and please reach out if you need anything. Hugs and prayers! ❤️🤗 7y
TheWordJar I‘m so sorry you have to go through this! Hoping they caught it early. Thinking of you. Take care of yourself. Keep us updated if possible. ❤️ 7y
AlaMich I don‘t have any experience with cancer myself but I have numerous family members (unfortunately cancer runs in my family) who have kicked its ass. You will too! ❤️ 7y
Soubhiville I‘m sorry I missed this until just now. I‘ll be thinking of you. You have the support of the Litsyverse! Hugs. 7y
LeahBergen Big hugs to you. ❤️❤️❤️ 7y
ReadingRover I‘m so sorry that you‘re going through this. You have my support and if you need anything don‘t hesitate to reach out. The only advice I can really give is to stay positive and always put yourself first. You can get through this. You WILL get through this. And if you need to scream or cry or laugh about it then do whatever you need to do to get through it. You‘ve got the whole book world behind you! 💗 7y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Oh man. I‘m a month late to send my support and hugs. But I mean them ever so much! 💕💕 7y
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