What to expect with endometrial cancer surgery when you're scared?

Feeling scared before surgery is completely natural, especially when facing uncertainty about staging. Many community members find it helpful to prepare by writing down questions for their surgical team, arranging comfortable recovery items at home, and connecting with loved ones for support during this challenging time. This community is here to support you through each step of your journey.

I get very scared of surgery too. I try to detach and think of it as happening to someone else.

hope I can do that. Thanks for responding. Best of luck with whatever you are going through.

Thank you. I had DCIS, an early breast cancer. Had lumpectomy, radiation and am on endocrine therapy. Currently cancer free. Hey, my neighbor had endometrial cancer about 5 years ago. She had the hysterectomy and radiation and she’s doing fine.

thank you

Sheron I was diagnosed in June 2026 with endometrial uterine cancer. I had a total hysterectomy in July then started chemotherapy and brachial therapy radiation. I had my last chemo January 19th. I’m not going to sugar coat the process but the surgery was the beginning of getting the cancer out of me. I will find out February 19th of all the cancer is gone. If you need more information just ask. You got this🌹

I too am scared of surgery, but had total hysterectomy for endometrial cancer in late September 2025 while I was recuperating from the lumpectomy/lymphectomy surgery for breast cancer that I had 2 weeks before on Sept 11 2025. The fear of surgery was outweighed by my fear of the 2 cancers. I did a LOT of research on both my cancers , I liked my surgeons and trusted their skills. Recovery from both surgeries went very well. “Luckily” for me both cancers were early stage. I was referred to a medical oncologist and a radiation oncologist that I saw during my recovery. I also did a lot of research on both oncologists and trusted their skills/knowledge. Oncologists ordered an Oncotype test for the breast cancer and due to early stage diagnosis for endometrial cancer no further treatment (other than surveillance) was required. Based on my Oncotype score, I did not require chemo for the breast cancer. I did require 20 radiation treatments for breast cancer in Nov-Dec 2025 and am currently on Letrozole for 5 years. All this to say…do your research, ask questions, ask trusted sources for advice and above all else advocate for yourself.

thank you MARY and DEB :)

Awaiting possible radiation for abdominal tumor, once I get my biopsy. What is the radiation like? Any side effects?

I was diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma in April 2023 I had a hysterectomy feb.14 2023 she said that she thought she got all the cancer and I was very relieved but then in Jan. 2024 I felt the familiar pain in my abdomen and went to t he hospital where they did a Catscan and said that my cancer had spread to my lymph nodes ,and they wanted a biopsy . Against my better judgment I did the biopsy and my cancer seeded . I now have it on my kidneys , thyroid and lymph nodes . Whatever you do , listen to your intuition ! I wish I had listened to mine . I discontinued Chemo about 2 months ago after looking at the changes of survival for someone with stage 4 endometrial cancer with metastatic disease.

Hi. I had a Tah/Bso 22 years ago for uterine ca stage 2b. I was VERY heavily radiated but it saved my life! It left me with some chronic intestinal issues, but still worth it. Sometimes the choices we make are not always the easiest, but turn out to be the best for us. I wish you luck and love. Go into this with full confidence in your medical team and your decisions.

I had uterine cancer stage 2b I had a total hysterectomy August 2025 The tumor was growing out through the backside of uterine wall. My sentinel lymphatic nodes were clear. Nothing in my lymphatic highway per pathology. Free and clear. Yet Fred Hutch Oncology was pressing hard on 6 weeks of radiation hip to hip belly to pubic. Five days a week 20 minute doses!! But here’s the Clincher WHY? I have no cancer tumor. They say I could have loose cancer cells floating around they want to maybe zap!? I said heck NO! This is my second time around with cancer I had breast cancer 15 years ago with a 3” lump removed and they said wanted me on cancer pills for years and who knows what else. I walked away from Kaiser in CA and created my own protocol. I followed the Gerson protocol alkaline eating no sugars lots of juicing. Last thing you need is to DESTROY YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM!! So I have created my own protocol once again. I go for my first 3 month check. Every 3 months now for a while. Do Keto Metabolic Diet Do intermittent fasting Stop eating all carbs anything white turns to sugar Drink green drinks Eat greens Eat grass fed fatty meats beef lamb chicken fish! Drink Matcha tea Drink green tea Drink water with lemon and baking soda Drink water Sleep Meditation TLS Light and Sound Frequency healing room Red Light Infrared Sauna (sweat toxins out/ repair mitochondria) Follow Dr Seyfried on Instagram! Follow Cancer Warrior on Instagram Oxygen chambers Acupuncture EXERCISE! MOVE GET MORE OXYGEN INTO YOUR BODY PRAY…..good luck to you all and Bless us all.

UPDATE: surgery went well, dr says they got it all and all lymphnodes clear, washing showed no loose cells, and categorized me stage 1B. He said I could have a shot of radiation or do nothing and I am doing nothing. Checkups every 3 months for 2 years. I am so relieved but at same time my pessimistic nature is getting to me, though in this case it is probably a good thing. I will change my eating and exercising, thanks to all of you and your advices. I'm a 71 year-old diabetic with stage 3 CKD so kinda late in life to start doing the right things, but just have to do it. I know cancer is still threatening, so any further advice will be greatly appreciated. THANKYOU and blessings to us all💜

Such good news Sheron!!! Keep an open mind about the radiation. Maybe it would put you more at ease?

That’s good news Sheron. I am always happy to hear surgery went well.