I was just diagnosed with endometriosis cancer stage 1. I go to the Gynecologic oncologist today. You asked about the grief. I knew alot of people/friends who had hysterectomy. I told my daughter and husband I've had this uterus etc for 73 years!. I was happy that I still had my parts. ❤ So my journey has started. Will try and keep you updated. Please keep me in prayer. Thanks for sharing! It is very much appreciated. ❤
@judyjenkins3616 God's blessings to you!! We will add you to our prayers! Stage 1 is good!! Praise God it was found in an early stage. I have a couple videos after this one and will be posting an update soon. We're on this journey together!! 💕🙏🙏
I am 60 yrs old and I had a complete robotic hysterectomy 9 days ago due to endometrial cancer. I totally understand what u are saying concerning losing your uterus. I had 2 children and absolutely loved being pregnant and had a hard time getting pregnant. One thing that helped me is my husband said your womb gave life but now it’s trying to kill you. So it’s time for it to go. Love to hear your story and see your faith in God in how He saw you through! With myself, I had many people praying for me and I felt God’s peace and was able to sleep well the night before the surgery which is a miracle in itself! For Jesus is the Prince of Peace!
@darlene9715 hello! I hope your recovery is going well. I, too, had many people praying for me. We are blessed to have so many Christians in our lives! It has been almost 6 months since my surgery and 4 1/2 since I finished radiation. (That's another video after this one). My skin has gone through some changes and I don't know if it's the results of the surgery (maybe still had some hormones that were working and those organs were removed?) Or, from the radiation?? I don't know. Doctors like to use the "age" thing. But you don't age that rapidly. I did several things to detox, and my skin has improved, but it's taken quite awhile. Curious to see how you do. God's blessings on your recovery...physically and emotionally. 💕
Hello again, this past Tuesday was two weeks since the surgery and at the two week mark I started getting my energy back and walking more like I was before the surgery but not as fast though. A day later I woke up at 4 AM and had a lot of energy and painted my kitchen island! I went for my two week postop appointment today and I am free and clear from any of the cancer spreading and because it only had a depth of 2 mm in my uterus which is a 10% percentage of myometrial invasion I do not have to have any radiation! I am feeling really good praise God! Now I want to look for some exercises to reduce any possible prolapse. I’ve heard about the Kegel exercises but there’s other ones that you can do I was told.
@darlene9715 wonderful news!! I didn't have a 2 week post op appointment... the Dr called me when she got the results of the biopsy, and then I didn't see her until 5 weeks after my surgery. The energy thing is huge!! As tempting as it may be, ease back into your lifestyle, rather than jumping in with both feet. Lol!! I'm glad you feel that good! MD Anderson did not give me any exercises or suggestions for what to do post surgery. I even asked about that, and the doctor seemed to think it wasn't necessary. She was also my surgeon. I have been told that surgeon's don't have much of a bedside manner. I didn't, and still don't have a Primary Dr. I am looking for one that specializes in women's overall health. Curious what things she would have me doing. I've done kegals since I had my children, and walking is good for pelvic floor too, so hopefully, I'm doing enough? Thanks for giving me your update!! Always good to hear good news! 💕
3 weeks today and feeling very emotional. Healing well. Have a huge appetite. Prayers appreciated. Hope your doing great. You had such a intense journey. God is with us❤️✝️🙏🏻
@danielapearls1491 is the huge appetite caused from the emotions or what do you think? Stay clear of sugar & sweets. Eat more veggies and protein. Some hospitals offer counseling for their patients. It might be helpful for you to look into that. You will hear from other women who have gone through this type of surgery and sharing with people who are there with you and can give you hugs is very good! Losing your utereus has much emotion tied to it. Try to focus on having something sick removed, instead. And now you recover. Go out for walks in nature as much as you can. Listen to calming music that makes you smile. "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." - 1 Peter 5:7 Pray often...all day if you want!! God is listening and will help you!! May you feel His peace on you today! 💕
@ Hi Orlene. Thankyou for your support during this journey. I wondered is it normal to have bloating still at 3 weeks snd tenderness in my abdomin Some days no tenderness. Other days very tender.💖🙏🏻
@danielapearls1491 I did not experience that. But I did feel menstral like cramps mostly after each radiation treatment. They said it had nothing to do with the radiation, but I used that little pillow from the hospital against my abdomen for a couple months after my surgery and radiation. It would be good to mention it to your Dr. It could be just overdoing it, or certain foods or beverages that might be causing the bloating and tenderness. There are many factors that could cause that based on each individuals general health, diet and lifestlye. I hope you get relief soon!!!
@@RoadsofFaith it definately feels nice to have a soft pillow on my belly or soft blanket. The cramps must have been very uncomfortable. You must be so relieved the worst is over💖 I live alone so I guess I am doing more than I would like to. But I try be very careful and do everything very slowly. I watered just a few plants yesterday but again very carefully. I did feel a bit of strain and this morning I have a lot of tenderness and bloating. Also some discharge but only small. How are you feeling yourself now?💖🙏🏻✝️
@ i thought I had replied but cannot see my comment!!! Sorry. I thankyou for sharing your experiance. I definately feel more comfortable with a soft pillow on my tummy or a super soft blanket. It feels nice. You must be so relieved to be over the worst. I cannot imagine having radiation straight after a hysterectomy. So hard. You are so healthy though which helps. I try very hard. I only drink lemon ginger tea, electrolite water, coconut water, tea, peopermint tea. I dont drink coffee. I have hardly any milk. I have binged a bit over Christmas on sweets but threw the rest away as people just kept giving me more and more😫 I have been having fresh fruit vegie smoothies everyday with Kale, spinich, orange, lemon, berries etc. I made lots of healthy frozen meals from scratch with lots of vegies in them before my operation. I eat eggs, spinich, nuts, some dried fruit. But Christmas did not help so now I am past that I am getting back on track. I started today with hot fresh lemon ginger tea. I had 2 small pieces sourdough toast with kale, spinich, avocados and eggs for breakfast. Sprinkled with dry yeast flakes. Very tender today. Bloated but took some panadol nuropen. I guess I have to do a bit more actively as I live alone like watering my plants. Feeding the dogs etc but I try be very slow and gentle with everything I do🙏🏻💖
I also had a laparoscopic total hysterectomy many, many years ago (I was one of the first women getting this done in my area). I think the biggest negative about this type of surgery (laparoscopic) is our own impression of it. We walk away with just tiny little holes and it gives us the impression that we should snap right out of it, but that is wrong thinking. We have just had a serious, invasive, surgery. We must respect that. I think the next thing of importance is to have Faith--not just faith in God, but faith in ourselves. You know that you are not a slacker so have faith and trust that you will do what you can--being respectful of your body and not pushing it because pushing it will hold back/slow down the healing. It is so important to not push it. I underwent a total hysterectomy due to Adenomyosis--it's like endometriosis but it's between the walls of the uterus--invisible to the naked eye, only visible when my uterus was dissected in the lab. Prior to surgery I was in a terrific pain, couldn't even stand upright, so maybe that's why I didn't miss it when it was removed. I was so grateful to have my ovaries removed because cancer is prevalent on both sides of my family and ovarian cancer is often missed until it's too late, something of a time bomb that can happen without warnings that it's there. I am a DES daughter so I experienced the same relief when my cervix was removed--mine was twice the width of a "normal" cervix. That dark cloud hanging over my head--the potential cancer that could lodge there, was removed. Perhaps the grief you are feeling has to do with your thoughts about what your body once was. I'm saying this based on my own experience of an unrelated issue---I was in a car accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury (among other things). I lost my short term memory forever, I lost the ability to spell, I lost some comprehension. I went from being an office manager/HR manager to someone who could not grasp/remember 3 instructions without forgetting the first instruction. I lost my job. I was swamped with grief and fear and anger (a young woman ran a red light and T-boned my car). Finally, my husband was talking with me he said "you know, we're not 18 anymore." (me thinking "Okay, where is this going?") he "We don't look the same, our bodies aren't the same, but we're okay, right? We still love each other, we're still happy together, right? We're still the same people we were, right?" Me saying Yes to all of that. Then he said, "then stop thinking back on what was--just go forward with what is and we'll get through it." So I say to you, don't examine what your reproductive system was given to you for, what you were able to accomplish with it. Instead, just look forward, know that you are still you, nothing about YOU is missing. Just be you and be content at whatever pace being you is. God's got you and your husband's got you and your children and friends have you. Sorry for being so long-winded--another thing I lost is the ability to be concise and to say thoughts with fewer words. I hope this helps.
Please don't apologize for being "long-winded" (your words). I hung on every word you wrote!! This was incredible! I'm so sorry you went through the pain you had prior to your hysterectomy, and then what happened after your accident. As I was reading about how the accident affected you, I was in awe that you could write such a thoughtful and informative message. You're doing great! And you're right...I AM the same person, it just felt like I lost a piece of my history. But I have 4 wonderful adult children and 12 grandchildren that resulted from that "history". So I cherish that time of my life, and I will cherish what I have now....the fruit of my womb. 😊💕 You brought up so many excellent points. I appreciate the time you took to write it all. I am blessed by people like you! Thank you, and God bless you! 💕
@@UsernameBarbF wow what an amazing response. I really admire your way of seeing things and your testimony is amazing. What a wonderful husband you have. God bless you✝️🙏🏻💖🌺
@@danielapearls1491 Thank you for your kindness! Yes, I was blessed to have a great husband. We fell in love at 16, were married just over 51 years, together for over 54 before he passed away from Agent Orange cancer. So often I am surprised by a feeling that he is with me, present with me. I look forward to being with him again.
Thankful you have received positive test results! God is good and provides us with so many ways for healing…… 34 years ago I had stage 4 cervical cancer and had a complete hysterectomy… I was traumatized… I felt like my brain had been left on the operating table! Memory, emotions, hormones! Crazy times plus we had three small children. All I can say is God took care of me always… and he still is! A personal relationship with Jesus , exercise and a “mostly” 😅 good attitude have all sustained me! Can’t believe it’s been 34 years!
Oh Carol!!! That's an amazing testimony of God's grace! I never would've known you were traumatized by anything in life with your positive attitude and huge faith. Faith is what kept you going. God is always good! Did you have further treatments after the surgery, like chemo or radiation? So glad you are a cancer survivor who spreads the Gospel and lets Jesus's light shine to all around you, including us! Grateful we met!! 💕💝🥰
Thank you! No I didn’t need chemo or radiation. I struggled more with my hormones…. And struggled with just thinking! I still use estrogen and B12 helps a lot too.
@Cschepemaker stage 4 and no chemo or radiation? And I'm stage 1b and am cancer free and they want to do radiation!? Thank you for this info!! I know every case is different, but geesh! Do you remember if they talked at all about cancer reoccurance? I've been given 2 different odds from 2 doctors, both at the same hospital.
Just came across your channel. I'm 5 week post op and had endo cancer too. Currently feeling the grief aspect again as I don't have any children. I'm also a believer who is struggling to pray. I was never told it can come back. This is news to me. I was stage 1a - localized within the womb. Thank you for your testimony and transparency
@rennyking hello and welcome to our journey! I am now 7 weeks post op...decided to have the 5 radiation treatments. I really struggled with doing that (I have a video on that, too). I don't know if Stage 1a has as high of a risk of recurrance as Stage 1b (which I had). I'm sure the risk is lower. My tumor was contained to the utereus and grade 2. None of the other organs they took had cancer. Your Dr should've told you what your risks are for recurrance. I've heard from another woman (actually, her husband) who was not offered any treatments afterwards for the same surgery and cancer. Make a list for the Dr. You should have a followup exam coming up soon? Mine was at 5 weeks. Take someone with you for moral support and a 2nd set of ears. As for struggling to pray... the Holy Spirit promises to intercede for us when we can't put our thoughts and words together. Just tell God your concerns and fears. Ask for peace, and He will comfort you. Our prayers are for you too!! Let us know what you find out. If you aren't satisfied with the answers you hear from your Dr, get a 2nd opinion. I didn't want radiation. It was only 5 treatments with a day or weekend (or hurricane!!) in between each one. Praying my body is protected from any other harm. 🙏🙏🙏
I’ve just had a laprascopic radical hysterectomy for grade 1a endometrial cancer … for me the biggest emotion is grief, a sense of losing my womanhood. I’d been in a long term marriage, 21 years, and it had been very toxic and I very much felt that my uterus has kept the poison away from the rest of my body … and Im looking forward to feeling better. I very much had the feeling of it being my babies first home … but I have to look forward now to a life alone, free from cancer and free from the toxic past. It’s not a weird feeling you’re having … but hey! We’re alive and aren’t we lucky !
@Jane-rc2rk hello! Thank you for sharing your story. I am now 12 weeks post surgery and 5 weeks post radiation. I'm still recovering, learning my limits (hopefully, not limits forever), and feeling better each day. I'm praying I don't get the cancer back, and doing several new things to boost my chances of 0 return. I pray that for you too! I'm sorry you were in a toxic marriage. But you are never alone. Jesus is always with you and you will find new friends as you reach out and care for others. Hope your recovery goes really well!! 🙏💗💕
Thank you for sharing. I have my hysterectomy scheduled on October 31st due to a pelvic organ prolapse. I have a history of breast cancer, and the gynourologist is doing the Da Vinci surgery hysterectomy and removing my uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes. I too have thought about the same thing you mentioned in your video and the loss. I’ve been praying that my surgeon will be successful with my surgery and I don’t have anything go astray. I will be praying for you and the wisdom and discernment will bring comfort and guidance. God bless you both.
@ValarieSell thank you so much for sharing your story and the emotion and surgery we have in common. We will add you to our prayer list that all goes well for you too!! I am now 4 months post surgery. Physically I feel back to normal, but have been having issues with my eyes since the surgery, which seemed to magnify the issue after having radiation. Could be a coincidence, but I don't know. Time will tell and hopefully, that will improve as well. God's blessings to you!! 💕
Thank you for sharing your story. I am at 2 weeks after my laparoscopic complete hysterectomy. I’m still waiting for my results. I already have a cancer diagnosis from a cervix biopsy. Endometrial cancer. But God. I am 49 and I am morning the loss of my uterus. I know Gods word says I am healed. I’m going through this test and will have a testimony in the end. I join with you in praying with you for wisdom and discernment. I need the same.
I am so sorry you are going through this too. I never realized there was such a silent sisterhood of women who have experienced this. I'm glad this video has encouraged others to speak what is in their hearts. I didn't film a 3 wk update, but hoping to still do a 4 wk. I have so much more to share with everyone, that I hope is helpful. I still hold my tummy with love at times and remember the good memories. It's helpful for the grief. Turning it into something positive and precious. No one can take away your memories! We will be praying for you. Please keep in touch and let us know how things are going. Cancer has always been made into a dark cloud of despair and fear. Those emotions will not help you heal. Keep looking to Jesus. He loves you and cares for you. He will walk with you on this new journey. I am still learning about the radiation treatments they want to do, and be able to make a decision soon. Risks either way. Praying for God's protection either way. Nothing is impossible for God! We'll walk through this together. Peace to you! 💕🙏✝️
Hi, I absolutely felt the same way you do now. After I had a total robotic hysterectomy from being diagnosed with endometrial cancer, I felt ike an empty shell, if that makes sense like part of me being a women was gone forever. That feeling has gone away and I feel great and I’m just happy that I am cancer free. I didn’t experience what you are going thru for the preventive measures but I am sure you will make the right decision for you. Love you both❤️
Hello! It's so comforting to know that other women feel or have felt the same way about losing their wombs. I appreciate your telling me that, and that you feel much better about it now. Also that you had good outcome and didn't need further treatments. We met with the Radiologist Oncologist today. Learned so much! No two treatments are the same...each case is unique and so is the treatment. Our questions were answered in a way that gave us confidence, no matter what we decide to do. Thank you for your love! 💕❤️🥰
Just watched your video and was happy to learn they caught your cancer at an early stage, and you are on the road to recovery.. One thing I do know is that you have a tough decision to make, and there is definitely nothing wrong with educating yourself about your situation and asking questions as far as helping you in your decision process when it comes to your health and which direction you will choose or not choose and all you can do is pray to God and ask for guidance in making the right decision for you..That's what sucks especially in relationship to cancer..as whatever you decide, i.e. additional treatment or no treatment, there is no guarantee, and that's the answer we are all looking for, and whatever direction we choose, we hope that it's the right one.. I pray 🙏 that God will give you wisdom and guidance in the direction that is best for you. God Bless. .
Thank you!! I know that this is all in God's hands and He knows the number of my days before any of them came to be. Whatever I choose to do, I will not add or subtract any more days than what He ordained for me. This is really testing my Roads of Faith!! Learning to trust in Him and His guidance...He knows and has everything laid out according to His plans. Thank you for your encouragement and prayers!! 💕🙏
I am going through the same diagnosis and grief as you. In 2 weeks I have my first oncology appointment and I am so scared! Please if you could say a prayer or two for me and my family. I have 5 children and my youngest is only 12. I am so glad I found your channel these videos are helping me. Thank you and God Bless.
@dorothypepe5112 I'm so sorry this has happened to you! We will keep you in our prayers that you get a good prognosis! I had my 4th radiation treatment today. One left to go, then regular checkups for several years. (There is a video about my decision to have brachytherapy radiation or not and the huge struggle and stress involved in making that decision. The thumbnail picture says "radiation or not?" Praying it never comes back! I'll be doing videos in the future on natural things I am doing to keep cancer away. Managing stress is a big factor! Keep searching for more information to keep your mind busy. And don't let all the info overwhelm you with all the differences you'll find. Sort through them. Take notes to ask the Oncologist when you have your meeting. (They don't like questions, but ask anyway!). Take notes. You might even want to record the meeting. And make sure you have someone go with you...husband, a family member, a trusted friend... don't go alone. They will hear things you may miss, or ask questions you didn't think of. And the moral support is good just in itself. You'll be ok! God is with you. He already knows how He is going to help you through this. Please keep in touch and let me know how you're doing! God's blessings of peace and calm as you join many others who have made this journey. 💕🙏🙏
@@RoadsofFaith My surgery is scheduled for this coming Friday, August 16th. Please keep me in your prays and I will let you know how the surgery goes. God Bless you both🙏🏻
@dorothypepe5112 thank you for the update! God's blessings of peace as you trust in Him to carry you through each step. The day I had my surgery, there were several nurses and the assistant to the surgeon and the anesthesiologist each doing their thing. They talked to me and kept me comfortable and calm. The last thing I saw was my husband being ushered out to a waiting room, I looked at the clock and it was 9:40 am. I kept saying to myself, "God is with me". Then, I was OUT until I woke up in recovery at noon!! I never even saw the operating room or my surgeon!! I woke up very soon after I got into recovery. Had the sweetest nurses. I pray you have a similar experience!! You will be ok! Let us know how everything goes! We will be keeping you in our prayers. 🙏🙏🙏
I agree totally about grief. The doctor said “you don’t need your ovaries. “ I’m due for surgery October 21st. I’m terrified and grieving at the same time. A part of you isn’t there anymore. I found my surgeon a little cold and bordering on dismissive.😢
@sandramarie4983 I was told by a nurse friend that most surgeon's are like that. Mine was too. She was very skilled at what she did, but didn't have much of a "bedside manner". Most hospitals have counselors or at least compassionate nurses, to help you through that, but it will still take awhile to ease the grief. I found that sharing my grief on our UA-cam channel helped me to learn that many women experience sadness over having a hysterectomy that I never knew before. I found out I WASN'T the only one that felt that way, and you aren't alone feeling that either. Most women just never talk about it. You will be ok!! Our prayers that your surgery is uncomplicated and successful and healing is smooth! Be patient with the healing. Traveling in an RV right after I finished my last radiation treatment wasn't as easy as the doctors told me it would be. They don't know how different it is than traveling by car. Give yourself plenty of time to rest, but walk several short walks every day. God's blessings to you!! 💕🙏
@@RoadsofFaith I, like you, have never taken any meds. Always been healthy. I just turned 70 and now I have thyroid issues and cancer. I know total hysterectomy and ovary removal puts us at risk for other issues such as dementia and heart disease. I will see a naturopathic doctor and find some treatments to counteract these losses. I’m a retired nurse ironically. I’ve worked surgical trauma and medicine. I concur that many surgeons are not the warmest. I do know of some excellent doctors however they don’t work Gyney. I will be okay. It would have been nice to see some warmth. I wonder if they’re uncomfortable dealing with emotional issues. As a surgeon, their interactions with patients is limited.I always say…it is what it is…we will deal with it.
@sandramarie4983 I have wondered much about possible side effects from removing so many reproductive organs. Ever since my surgery, my skin has been getting so much drier. It worsened after my 5 treatments of brachytherapy radiation. It's been 4 1/2 months since my surgery and over 3 months since my last radiation treatment. I was told there wouldn't be any side effects to either one. I was skeptical, to say the least, of those statements from the surgeon and Radiologist. Please let me know what you find out from the naturopath. I don't have access to very many of those where we are currently. I've wondered if I should be on some hormone therapy of some kind. I think that's what is missing. I have my 1st post-surgery, oncology exam the end of this month. It's a different Dr, now that we are in Wisconsin. Hoping she can offer good suggestions! Blessings to you!!! 💕🙏
@@RoadsofFaith for sure I will post. I was due to leave for Mexico for 7 months on October 19. If all goes well I hope to leave 6 weeks post op. I do follow Dr Barbara Oneill. She’s an Australian nurse turned naturopathic doctor. She is quite spiritual and a brilliant mind. I just bought her book “sustain me” based on the 9 pillars of health. Also, she has many UA-cam videos, on instagram, Facebook and a few others. Worth looking into. Take care
@sandramarie4983 thank you! I actually have one of her books that a friend gave me, and I've watched a few of her videos. Our life has been very complicated since we got back to Wisconsin. We are in the process of transitioning into a small apartment and exploring van life to do part time instead of rv full time. I know I should be focusing better on my health and we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel for calmer days. Prayers your surgery goes well and you can still travel to Mexico 6 wks post surgery!! We will be in cold climate for the 1st time in 7 years, this winter. Yay
Thank you!!! I really appreciate that sentiment! I will probably do something like possibly Essiac Tea. But we will see what we learn. Is it hot there too??
Hi Gary and Orlene, I live in South Africa. The sun is always shining here and there is always the risk of developing skin cancer if you have a light skin. I developed a growth on the lower eye lid of my right eye. I do not know if it is cancer or just a benign growth but I went on a high nutrition diet for about two months and the growth have shrunk noticeably. I would like to share the diet with you. The soup Ingredients: - two handfuls of Chopped broccoli, one chopped onion (purple), two bags of green tea, two pinches of mixed herbs, two sticks of cut celery, Two handfuls of frozen and crushed spinach or kale, half a table spoon of crushed garlic, Three shakes of black pepper, seven shakes of turmeric, two tablespoons full of apple cider vinegar (with the mother), one bag of white onion powder soup for flavour, a hand full of cooked red speckled beans and a handful of cooked mince meat. Just add all the ingredients in a pot, add boiling water and switch the stove on high till the water boils. Then lower the heat until the water simmer, Let the soup simmer for an hour. The soup is now ready. I would only drink water in the morning. At 12h00 I would start eating the soup. There will be about two helpings that you can eat in the 12h00 to 18h00 time frame. I also ate a fruit salad every day in the 12h00 to 18h00 time frame. (Note: Apparently turmeric reduces the effect of some chemotherapy drugs and thus should not be taken during chemotherapy.) During the rest of the week I would also eat food that contains vitamin D like avocado’s, mushrooms, liver and eggs in the 12h00 to 18h00 time frame. It seems to be working for me, maybe it will also work for Orlene. I pray to God the Father in the name of Jesus Christ that Orlene will be healed. Amen. I would also like to share the following six videos with you about salvation and two videos about evolution to help strengthen your faith: Evolution vs. God ua-cam.com/video/uc_W9VtzJ0A/v-deo.html DESTROYING Evolution In Under 3 Minutes ua-cam.com/video/sWecPwrQv2c/v-deo.html Watch the Holy Spirit Work in Her Heart (Very Moving) ua-cam.com/video/iBEoI2u6kII/v-deo.html Fearing The Lord, God’s Discipline & Sharing The Gospel ua-cam.com/video/dES5WW66Mro/v-deo.html A Clear Gospel Presentation by Pastor Steven Anderson - How to go to Heaven ua-cam.com/video/IXEeMWCxyrQ/v-deo.html The Plan of Salvation ua-cam.com/video/PmkhRMPvt_0/v-deo.html How to Get Saved ua-cam.com/video/ajWdkuvrT6s/v-deo.html The Truth About Hell (Selected Scriptures) ua-cam.com/video/AVzbh_dLq3s/v-deo.html Best regards Chris “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life”. John 3:16 (King James Version Bible) Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son Of God the Father.
Thank you Chris for sharing all this wonderful information! We agree on good nutrition and the soup sounds amazing! I drink green tea every day, Avocados, onions, ginger, fruits and veggies, and our meat is organic and grass or pasture fed. The rest of me is super healthy. It was just this one thing that happened in my utereus. Amen to Jesus as our one and only Savior!! It is always such joy to connect with other Christians around the world!! I will make your soup, probably in an Instapot (like a rice cooker) that I can make outside our rv as it is very hot in Texas right now, and a soup simmering that long will make it hot inside our tiny home very quickly. I appreciate all your wisdom on nutrition and spiritually as well. We did a video on the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum in Kentucky a few years ago. There is no question that God created everything and we loved how well they proved that at the two museums. I hope someday you have the chance to visit them in person. God's richest blessings to you! Praying that you stay well and the growth on your eye completely disappears!!
33:05 i don't want to sound negative or anything but if I were you or you were my gma or mom..... my worry would be... that the fact that you were pretty much non risk to start with and still got this....I personally would be worried my chances of out reoccurring would be increased... I worked in the health field in hospice and home health. So that is where my concerns are coming from... and also just as a fellow human and woman. I don't know you and only fell upon your videos today by chance.... but... I care about you. I wish only the best for you❤
@theJenhha99 that's so kind and thoughtful of you to care about me! I appreciate your concern. And it's in the back of my mind...to be even more focused and pro-active on my health to keep from getting it back. They repeatedly told me my age was my biggest risk factor for a reoccurance. There isn't anything I can do about that! But I believe there are ways to slow aging down. I have my 1st exam the end of this month with a new, to me, Oncologist in Wisconsin. I have learned a lot since my surgery and have many questions of what more I can do or how I got this in the 1st place. Curious to see what she will say. I am also looking into seeing a Naturopath. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video and for your thoughts. Have a blessed day! 💕
I had to learn to walk again after spinal surgery... 5 times. Sometimes, all I could do was walk around 1 room. Babysteps are just fine for a while. Keep strong hearted. At least you have your faith to give you strength.. not everyone has that!
@NewTestamentDoc wow! That's huge!! I can't imagine having such an extensive surgery and 5 times?!?! You've been through a lot. God's blessings on you, your health and to continue to grow in your faith to keep you strong. I am 8 weeks post-surgery as of tomorrow. So much has happened, like evacuating to a safe place during Hurricane Beryl and having radiation, and traveling back to Wisconsin for the summer. I am doing pretty good. Still need a nap some days, but getting back to more normal. Praising God for His mercy and grace! Have a blessed day! 💕🙏
I had a complete hysterectomy nearly a year ago. Initial biopsy showed only "atypical cells" but nothing specifically cancerous. If I chose to undergo a hysteroscopy, had they found cancer then, I would have had to go in for the hysterectomy shortly thereafter. If they had not found cancer, because of the atypical cells, I would have had to have annual biopsies and that was NOT a fun procedure, so I chose to go ahead with the hysterectomy. I, too, watched lots of videos and talked to many women, all who said I wouldn't regret it, best thing they ever did, etc. My pathology report came back and I indeed did have endometrial cancer, stage 1a, very small, so nothing more needed to be done. So yeah, I made the right decision, but that doesn't mean that I don't have feelings of grief over losing a part of myself. I've never been married, never had children, am more than a dozen years post-menopausal, yet I also grieved the loss. And my bladder was PISSED about being moved around and invaded with catheters, so I felt constantly like I had to pee. I asked for, and got, pelvic floor physical therapy which really helped. And the weird sensations of organs moving around, pains that you thought were menstrual cramps, but clearly weren't since you no longer had a uterus to cramp, etc. took a few months to go away, and now it all feels like some weird dream. My scars are nearly invisible and my organs have found their new normal, and thankfully the anesthesia fog went away after several weeks. THAT was probably the worst part of the whole thing. My physical recovery other than my bladder issues, was really pretty easy. I had no gas pains post-op, no constipation, no hoarse voice or sore throat, and could sneeze and cough a few days post-op without pain. I've seen an oncologist, had the full-body CT scan (THAT was not what I was led to expect!), genetic testing (just a fluke, no weird genes), and a clear 6-month checkup. I am grateful I already had a physical scheduled, that I e-mailed my Dr. about my very minor symptoms ahead of that appt, that she immediately sent me for more testing, that the cancer was found at such an early stage, and that I'm well. I wish all the same and more for you!
Thank you for sharing your story with me! They want me to have radiation treatments as a "preventative", but there are several unpleasant side effects. I will have my 5 week post-op check up the end of this week. I need to have a decision by then that gives me peace. The grieving of losing a part of you must be something most women kept silent about. Several said they felt emotion that too after watching this video. I am glad that it helped them to talk about it. We can all heal together, mentally, emotionally and physically!! Thank you and God's blessings to you! 💕
I'm glad you are recovering. Week three to four should be even better. I understand the loss, it was sort of of grief, despite the circumstances I think part was the drop in hormones after and the reality a part of me that brought joy was gone. Ultra radical is the reference. Endometrial cancer is fed by estrogen and a drop in progesterone production. That's why it all must go and they target what's left. Find out if the targeted radiation is Proton radiation therapy. If the case, there is plenty of information on it and questions are easier to get answers for. I suggest you ask about diet and saturated fat. Protecting the liver is paramount. Wishing you the best team, the best care. You will find the best choices for your individual path.🦋🌻
Thank you so much for all your input! I appreciate all of it!! I asked the Dr about the estrogen...I had read that ovaries can produce estrogen for up to 20 yrs post menopause. I went through menopause 20 yrs ago. She said it had nothing to do with it, but I still wonder. When I have blood work done, my liver is always in the normal range. Our diet is mostly organic, little processed and those things are minimally processed. (They say frozen or canned veggies are minimally processed). Anything in particular you suggest for diet? Thank you again for all your advice! Greatly appereciated!! 💕
I think you are spot on with “grieving”the loss of your womb. There could be a lot of denial in women with hysterectomies. I worked at the Nat. Cancer Institute at NIH and would trust their stats regarding recurrence. I think the radiation could be rough and your bladder is right there. Would constant checkups be too bothersome for you? There are now blood tests that can recognize cancer markers. Make a decision that gives you peace. Best of luck!!! WashDC, 11:13pm.
Thank you!!! It is a relief to know that my feelings about the womb are valid. Also good to have that credibility of the numbers I found from the NIH! I've heard from others that the radiation can affect the bladder too. Definitely a concern. Thank you again for your valuable input! I appreciate it all! 💕
This vlog has been helpful to me…both before and after… I just had a laparoscopic hysterectomy, Da Vinci method, total hysterectomy, on October 7th. I am scheduled to go back to work tomorrow, one week out. I’m not having too much pain anymore, other than the roof of my mouth…it’s quite sore, with a small nick, I’m thinking from being intubated?
@stampcolorcut wow! You are doing very well to be able to go back to work so soon! Everyone has different responses to this surgery, because of so many different scenarios. I had had my cancer for almost 1 1/2 years before my surgery. They also removed several organs. Some women had several radiation or chemo treatments after their surgery. Age, overall health prior to surgery, if you have support people, etc, can make a difference on your recovery. I'm happy you are doing so well! Ask your Dr about that sore spot on the roof of your mouth. You're probably correct that it might have happened during the intubation, and it would be good for them to know that. I pray all goes well for you back at work. I am now over 4 months post surgery and 3 months post radiation. I feel pretty normal and went on a good hike today. My first oncology exam is the end of this month. I'll be doing some update videos soon. 💕 God bless!
I'm glad you are recovering after your surgery and you are looking really well. 😊 Good news that your cancer was caught at Stage 1b. Going forward making difficult treatment decisions must be hard for you both especially when we know that radiotherapy can cause so many problems, not just to the area treated but to the bladder also. But it sounds like they are saying it will half your risk of local reassurance ?. But what about metastasis elsewhere? Personally I would approach it in a metabolic way. There is so much evidence now to support this but unfortunately most oncologists only want to use invasive treatment which can work effectively for some cancers but at what cost? I'm glad you are researching your options before you decide how to progress. I have seen many cancer patients engage an holistic oncologist and in your case it might be quite easy to follow their advice because you are not stage 4 and therefore not fighting ongoing disease. I am praying you can make the best decisions. Xxxxx (There are many books you can read about a metabolic approach to cancer .) Xxxx P. S. Dont be rushed into making any decisions. You have plenty of time. Xx
I love this!!! Thank you so much! Tomorrow will be a confusing day. My gut vs what the Dr tells us. Praying for wisdom and discernment and God's unfailing guidance! Thank you again! 💕
I was just diagnosed with endometriosis cancer stage 1. I go to the Gynecologic oncologist today. You asked about the grief. I knew alot of people/friends who had hysterectomy. I told my daughter and husband I've had this uterus etc for 73 years!. I was happy that I still had my parts. ❤ So my journey has started. Will try and keep you updated. Please keep me in prayer. Thanks for sharing! It is very much appreciated. ❤
@judyjenkins3616 God's blessings to you!! We will add you to our prayers! Stage 1 is good!! Praise God it was found in an early stage.
I have a couple videos after this one and will be posting an update soon. We're on this journey together!! 💕🙏🙏
I am 60 yrs old and I had a complete robotic hysterectomy 9 days ago due to endometrial cancer. I totally understand what u are saying concerning losing your uterus. I had 2 children and absolutely loved being pregnant and had a hard time getting pregnant.
One thing that helped me is my husband said your womb gave life but now it’s trying to kill you. So it’s time for it to go.
Love to hear your story and see your faith in God in how He saw you through!
With myself, I had many people praying for me and I felt God’s peace and was able to sleep well the night before the surgery which is a miracle in itself!
For Jesus is the Prince of Peace!
@darlene9715 hello! I hope your recovery is going well. I, too, had many people praying for me. We are blessed to have so many Christians in our lives! It has been almost 6 months since my surgery and 4 1/2 since I finished radiation. (That's another video after this one). My skin has gone through some changes and I don't know if it's the results of the surgery (maybe still had some hormones that were working and those organs were removed?) Or, from the radiation?? I don't know. Doctors like to use the "age" thing. But you don't age that rapidly. I did several things to detox, and my skin has improved, but it's taken quite awhile. Curious to see how you do. God's blessings on your recovery...physically and emotionally. 💕
Hello again, this past Tuesday was two weeks since
the surgery and at
the two week mark I started getting my energy back and walking more like I was before the surgery but not as fast though.
A day later I woke up at 4 AM and had a lot of energy and painted my kitchen island!
I went for my two week postop appointment today and I am free and clear from any of the cancer spreading and because it only had a depth of 2 mm in my uterus which is a 10% percentage of myometrial invasion I do not have to have any radiation!
I am feeling really good praise God! Now I want to look for some exercises to reduce any possible prolapse. I’ve heard about the Kegel exercises but there’s other ones that you can do I was told.
@darlene9715 wonderful news!! I didn't have a 2 week post op appointment... the Dr called me when she got the results of the biopsy, and then I didn't see her until 5 weeks after my surgery. The energy thing is huge!! As tempting as it may be, ease back into your lifestyle, rather than jumping in with both feet. Lol!! I'm glad you feel that good! MD Anderson did not give me any exercises or suggestions for what to do post surgery. I even asked about that, and the doctor seemed to think it wasn't necessary. She was also my surgeon. I have been told that surgeon's don't have much of a bedside manner. I didn't, and still don't have a Primary Dr. I am looking for one that specializes in women's overall health. Curious what things she would have me doing. I've done kegals since I had my children, and walking is good for pelvic floor too, so hopefully, I'm doing enough? Thanks for giving me your update!! Always good to hear good news! 💕
3 weeks today and feeling very emotional.
Healing well. Have a huge appetite.
Prayers appreciated.
Hope your doing great. You had such a intense journey. God is with us❤️✝️🙏🏻
@danielapearls1491 is the huge appetite caused from the emotions or what do you think?
Stay clear of sugar & sweets. Eat more veggies and protein. Some hospitals offer counseling for their patients. It might be helpful for you to look into that. You will hear from other women who have gone through this type of surgery and sharing with people who are there with you and can give you hugs is very good!
Losing your utereus has much emotion tied to it. Try to focus on having something sick removed, instead. And now you recover. Go out for walks in nature as much as you can. Listen to calming music that makes you smile. "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." - 1 Peter 5:7
Pray often...all day if you want!! God is listening and will help you!! May you feel His peace on you today! 💕
@ Hi Orlene. Thankyou for your support during this journey.
I wondered is it normal to have bloating still at 3 weeks snd tenderness in my abdomin
Some days no tenderness. Other days very tender.💖🙏🏻
@danielapearls1491 I did not experience that. But I did feel menstral like cramps mostly after each radiation treatment. They said it had nothing to do with the radiation, but I used that little pillow from the hospital against my abdomen for a couple months after my surgery and radiation. It would be good to mention it to your Dr. It could be just overdoing it, or certain foods or beverages that might be causing the bloating and tenderness. There are many factors that could cause that based on each individuals general health, diet and lifestlye.
I hope you get relief soon!!!
@@RoadsofFaith it definately feels nice to have a soft pillow on my belly or soft blanket.
The cramps must have been very uncomfortable.
You must be so relieved the worst is over💖
I live alone so I guess I am doing more than I would like to.
But I try be very careful and do everything very slowly.
I watered just a few plants yesterday but again very carefully. I did feel a bit of strain and this morning I have a lot of tenderness and bloating. Also some discharge but only small.
How are you feeling yourself now?💖🙏🏻✝️
@ i thought I had replied but cannot see my comment!!! Sorry.
I thankyou for sharing your experiance.
I definately feel more comfortable with a soft pillow on my tummy or a super soft blanket. It feels nice.
You must be so relieved to be over the worst. I cannot imagine having radiation straight after a hysterectomy. So hard.
You are so healthy though which helps.
I try very hard.
I only drink lemon ginger tea, electrolite water, coconut water, tea, peopermint tea.
I dont drink coffee. I have hardly any milk.
I have binged a bit over Christmas on sweets but threw the rest away as people just kept giving me more and more😫
I have been having fresh fruit vegie smoothies everyday with Kale, spinich, orange, lemon, berries etc.
I made lots of healthy frozen meals from scratch with lots of vegies in them before my operation.
I eat eggs, spinich, nuts, some dried fruit.
But Christmas did not help so now I am past that I am getting back on track.
I started today with hot fresh lemon ginger tea.
I had 2 small pieces sourdough toast with kale, spinich, avocados and eggs for breakfast. Sprinkled with dry yeast flakes.
Very tender today. Bloated but took some panadol nuropen.
I guess I have to do a bit more actively as I live alone like watering my plants. Feeding the dogs etc but I try be very slow and gentle with everything I do🙏🏻💖
I also had a laparoscopic total hysterectomy many, many years ago (I was one of the first women getting this done in my area). I think the biggest negative about this type of surgery (laparoscopic) is our own impression of it. We walk away with just tiny little holes and it gives us the impression that we should snap right out of it, but that is wrong thinking. We have just had a serious, invasive, surgery. We must respect that. I think the next thing of importance is to have Faith--not just faith in God, but faith in ourselves. You know that you are not a slacker so have faith and trust that you will do what you can--being respectful of your body and not pushing it because pushing it will hold back/slow down the healing. It is so important to not push it. I underwent a total hysterectomy due to Adenomyosis--it's like endometriosis but it's between the walls of the uterus--invisible to the naked eye, only visible when my uterus was dissected in the lab. Prior to surgery I was in a terrific pain, couldn't even stand upright, so maybe that's why I didn't miss it when it was removed. I was so grateful to have my ovaries removed because cancer is prevalent on both sides of my family and ovarian cancer is often missed until it's too late, something of a time bomb that can happen without warnings that it's there. I am a DES daughter so I experienced the same relief when my cervix was removed--mine was twice the width of a "normal" cervix. That dark cloud hanging over my head--the potential cancer that could lodge there, was removed. Perhaps the grief you are feeling has to do with your thoughts about what your body once was. I'm saying this based on my own experience of an unrelated issue---I was in a car accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury (among other things). I lost my short term memory forever, I lost the ability to spell, I lost some comprehension. I went from being an office manager/HR manager to someone who could not grasp/remember 3 instructions without forgetting the first instruction. I lost my job. I was swamped with grief and fear and anger (a young woman ran a red light and T-boned my car). Finally, my husband was talking with me he said "you know, we're not 18 anymore." (me thinking "Okay, where is this going?") he "We don't look the same, our bodies aren't the same, but we're okay, right? We still love each other, we're still happy together, right? We're still the same people we were, right?" Me saying Yes to all of that. Then he said, "then stop thinking back on what was--just go forward with what is and we'll get through it." So I say to you, don't examine what your reproductive system was given to you for, what you were able to accomplish with it. Instead, just look forward, know that you are still you, nothing about YOU is missing. Just be you and be content at whatever pace being you is. God's got you and your husband's got you and your children and friends have you. Sorry for being so long-winded--another thing I lost is the ability to be concise and to say thoughts with fewer words. I hope this helps.
Please don't apologize for being "long-winded" (your words). I hung on every word you wrote!! This was incredible! I'm so sorry you went through the pain you had prior to your hysterectomy, and then what happened after your accident. As I was reading about how the accident affected you, I was in awe that you could write such a thoughtful and informative message. You're doing great!
And you're right...I AM the same person, it just felt like I lost a piece of my history. But I have 4 wonderful adult children and 12 grandchildren that resulted from that "history". So I cherish that time of my life, and I will cherish what I have now....the fruit of my womb. 😊💕
You brought up so many excellent points. I appreciate the time you took to write it all. I am blessed by people like you!
Thank you, and God bless you! 💕
@@RoadsofFaith Thank you for your understanding and grace. 🙂
@@UsernameBarbF wow what an amazing response. I really admire your way of seeing things and your testimony is amazing. What a wonderful husband you have. God bless you✝️🙏🏻💖🌺
@@danielapearls1491 Thank you for your kindness! Yes, I was blessed to have a great husband. We fell in love at 16, were married just over 51 years, together for over 54 before he passed away from Agent Orange cancer. So often I am surprised by a feeling that he is with me, present with me. I look forward to being with him again.
Thankful you have received positive test results! God is good and provides us with so many ways for healing……
34 years ago I had stage 4 cervical cancer and had a complete hysterectomy… I was traumatized… I felt like my brain had been left on the operating table! Memory, emotions, hormones! Crazy times plus we had three small children. All I can say is God took care of me always… and he still is! A personal relationship with Jesus , exercise and a “mostly” 😅 good attitude have all sustained me! Can’t believe it’s been 34 years!
Oh Carol!!! That's an amazing testimony of God's grace! I never would've known you were traumatized by anything in life with your positive attitude and huge faith. Faith is what kept you going. God is always good! Did you have further treatments after the surgery, like chemo or radiation? So glad you are a cancer survivor who spreads the Gospel and lets Jesus's light shine to all around you, including us! Grateful we met!! 💕💝🥰
Thank you! No I didn’t need chemo or radiation. I struggled more with my hormones…. And struggled with just thinking! I still use estrogen and B12 helps a lot too.
@Cschepemaker stage 4 and no chemo or radiation? And I'm stage 1b and am cancer free and they want to do radiation!? Thank you for this info!! I know every case is different, but geesh! Do you remember if they talked at all about cancer reoccurance? I've been given 2 different odds from 2 doctors, both at the same hospital.
Just came across your channel. I'm 5 week post op and had endo cancer too. Currently feeling the grief aspect again as I don't have any children. I'm also a believer who is struggling to pray. I was never told it can come back. This is news to me. I was stage 1a - localized within the womb. Thank you for your testimony and transparency
@rennyking hello and welcome to our journey!
I am now 7 weeks post op...decided to have the 5 radiation treatments. I really struggled with doing that (I have a video on that, too).
I don't know if Stage 1a has as high of a risk of recurrance as Stage 1b (which I had). I'm sure the risk is lower. My tumor was contained to the utereus and grade 2. None of the other organs they took had cancer.
Your Dr should've told you what your risks are for recurrance. I've heard from another woman (actually, her husband) who was not offered any treatments afterwards for the same surgery and cancer. Make a list for the Dr. You should have a followup exam coming up soon? Mine was at 5 weeks. Take someone with you for moral support and a 2nd set of ears.
As for struggling to pray... the Holy Spirit promises to intercede for us when we can't put our thoughts and words together. Just tell God your concerns and fears. Ask for peace, and He will comfort you. Our prayers are for you too!! Let us know what you find out. If you aren't satisfied with the answers you hear from your Dr, get a 2nd opinion. I didn't want radiation. It was only 5 treatments with a day or weekend (or hurricane!!) in between each one. Praying my body is protected from any other harm. 🙏🙏🙏
I’ve just had a laprascopic radical hysterectomy for grade 1a endometrial cancer … for me the biggest emotion is grief, a sense of losing my womanhood. I’d been in a long term marriage, 21 years, and it had been very toxic and I very much felt that my uterus has kept the poison away from the rest of my body … and Im looking forward to feeling better. I very much had the feeling of it being my babies first home … but I have to look forward now to a life alone, free from cancer and free from the toxic past. It’s not a weird feeling you’re having … but hey! We’re alive and aren’t we lucky !
@Jane-rc2rk hello! Thank you for sharing your story. I am now 12 weeks post surgery and 5 weeks post radiation. I'm still recovering, learning my limits (hopefully, not limits forever), and feeling better each day. I'm praying I don't get the cancer back, and doing several new things to boost my chances of 0 return. I pray that for you too! I'm sorry you were in a toxic marriage. But you are never alone. Jesus is always with you and you will find new friends as you reach out and care for others. Hope your recovery goes really well!! 🙏💗💕
Thank you for sharing. I have my hysterectomy scheduled on October 31st due to a pelvic organ prolapse. I have a history of breast cancer, and the gynourologist is doing the Da Vinci surgery hysterectomy and removing my uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes. I too have thought about the same thing you mentioned in your video and the loss. I’ve been praying that my surgeon will be successful with my surgery and I don’t have anything go astray. I will be praying for you and the wisdom and discernment will bring comfort and guidance. God bless you both.
@ValarieSell thank you so much for sharing your story and the emotion and surgery we have in common. We will add you to our prayer list that all goes well for you too!! I am now 4 months post surgery. Physically I feel back to normal, but have been having issues with my eyes since the surgery, which seemed to magnify the issue after having radiation. Could be a coincidence, but I don't know. Time will tell and hopefully, that will improve as well. God's blessings to you!! 💕
Thank you for sharing your story. I am at 2 weeks after my laparoscopic complete hysterectomy. I’m still waiting for my results. I already have a cancer diagnosis from a cervix biopsy. Endometrial cancer. But God. I am 49 and I am morning the loss of my uterus. I know Gods word says I am healed. I’m going through this test and will have a testimony in the end. I join with you in praying with you for wisdom and discernment. I need the same.
I am so sorry you are going through this too. I never realized there was such a silent sisterhood of women who have experienced this. I'm glad this video has encouraged others to speak what is in their hearts.
I didn't film a 3 wk update, but hoping to still do a 4 wk. I have so much more to share with everyone, that I hope is helpful.
I still hold my tummy with love at times and remember the good memories. It's helpful for the grief. Turning it into something positive and precious. No one can take away your memories!
We will be praying for you. Please keep in touch and let us know how things are going. Cancer has always been made into a dark cloud of despair and fear. Those emotions will not help you heal. Keep looking to Jesus. He loves you and cares for you. He will walk with you on this new journey. I am still learning about the radiation treatments they want to do, and be able to make a decision soon.
Risks either way. Praying for God's protection either way. Nothing is impossible for God!
We'll walk through this together.
Peace to you! 💕🙏✝️
Hi, I absolutely felt the same way you do now. After I had a total robotic hysterectomy from being diagnosed with endometrial cancer, I felt ike an empty shell, if that makes sense like part of me being a women was gone forever. That feeling has gone away and I feel great and I’m just happy that I am cancer free. I didn’t experience what you are going thru for the preventive measures but I am sure you will make the right decision for you. Love you both❤️
Hello! It's so comforting to know that other women feel or have felt the same way about losing their wombs. I appreciate your telling me that, and that you feel much better about it now. Also that you had good outcome and didn't need further treatments.
We met with the Radiologist Oncologist today. Learned so much! No two treatments are the same...each case is unique and so is the treatment. Our questions were answered in a way that gave us confidence, no matter what we decide to do.
Thank you for your love! 💕❤️🥰
Just watched your video and was happy to learn they caught your cancer at an early stage, and you are on the road to recovery.. One thing I do know is that you have a tough decision to make, and there is definitely nothing wrong with educating yourself about your situation and asking questions as far as helping you in your decision process when it comes to your health and which direction you will choose or not choose and all you can do is pray to God and ask for guidance in making the right decision for you..That's what sucks especially in relationship to cancer..as whatever you decide, i.e. additional treatment or no treatment, there is no guarantee, and that's the answer we are all looking for, and whatever direction we choose, we hope that it's the right one.. I pray 🙏 that God will give you wisdom and guidance in the direction that is best for you. God Bless.
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Thank you!! I know that this is all in God's hands and He knows the number of my days before any of them came to be. Whatever I choose to do, I will not add or subtract any more days than what He ordained for me. This is really testing my Roads of Faith!! Learning to trust in Him and His guidance...He knows and has everything laid out according to His plans. Thank you for your encouragement and prayers!! 💕🙏
I am going through the same diagnosis and grief as you. In 2 weeks I have my first oncology appointment and I am so scared! Please if you could say a prayer or two for me and my family. I have 5 children and my youngest is only 12. I am so glad I found your channel these videos are helping me. Thank you and God Bless.
@dorothypepe5112 I'm so sorry this has happened to you! We will keep you in our prayers that you get a good prognosis! I had my 4th radiation treatment today. One left to go, then regular checkups for several years. (There is a video about my decision to have brachytherapy radiation or not and the huge struggle and stress involved in making that decision. The thumbnail picture says "radiation or not?"
Praying it never comes back! I'll be doing videos in the future on natural things I am doing to keep cancer away. Managing stress is a big factor! Keep searching for more information to keep your mind busy. And don't let all the info overwhelm you with all the differences you'll find. Sort through them. Take notes to ask the Oncologist when you have your meeting. (They don't like questions, but ask anyway!). Take notes. You might even want to record the meeting. And make sure you have someone go with you...husband, a family member, a trusted friend... don't go alone. They will hear things you may miss, or ask questions you didn't think of. And the moral support is good just in itself.
You'll be ok! God is with you. He already knows how He is going to help you through this. Please keep in touch and let me know how you're doing! God's blessings of peace and calm as you join many others who have made this journey. 💕🙏🙏
@@RoadsofFaith
My surgery is scheduled for this coming Friday, August 16th. Please keep me in your prays and I will let you know how the surgery goes. God Bless you both🙏🏻
@dorothypepe5112 thank you for the update! God's blessings of peace as you trust in Him to carry you through each step. The day I had my surgery, there were several nurses and the assistant to the surgeon and the anesthesiologist each doing their thing. They talked to me and kept me comfortable and calm. The last thing I saw was my husband being ushered out to a waiting room, I looked at the clock and it was 9:40 am. I kept saying to myself, "God is with me". Then, I was OUT until I woke up in recovery at noon!! I never even saw the operating room or my surgeon!! I woke up very soon after I got into recovery. Had the sweetest nurses. I pray you have a similar experience!! You will be ok! Let us know how everything goes! We will be keeping you in our prayers. 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing with all of us! I can see myself feeling a lot of what you’ve been feeling. God Bless your journey🙏 We’ll keep praying💕
Thank you!!! I know your heart! I knew you would relate! Thanks for the continued prayers! 💕🙏
I agree totally about grief. The doctor said “you don’t need your ovaries. “ I’m due for surgery October 21st. I’m terrified and grieving at the same time. A part of you isn’t there anymore. I found my surgeon a little cold and bordering on dismissive.😢
@sandramarie4983 I was told by a nurse friend that most surgeon's are like that. Mine was too. She was very skilled at what she did, but didn't have much of a "bedside manner". Most hospitals have counselors or at least compassionate nurses, to help you through that, but it will still take awhile to ease the grief. I found that sharing my grief on our UA-cam channel helped me to learn that many women experience sadness over having a hysterectomy that I never knew before. I found out I WASN'T the only one that felt that way, and you aren't alone feeling that either. Most women just never talk about it. You will be ok!! Our prayers that your surgery is uncomplicated and successful and healing is smooth! Be patient with the healing. Traveling in an RV right after I finished my last radiation treatment wasn't as easy as the doctors told me it would be. They don't know how different it is than traveling by car. Give yourself plenty of time to rest, but walk several short walks every day. God's blessings to you!! 💕🙏
@@RoadsofFaith I, like you, have never taken any meds. Always been healthy. I just turned 70 and now I have thyroid issues and cancer. I know total hysterectomy and ovary removal puts us at risk for other issues such as dementia and heart disease. I will see a naturopathic doctor and find some treatments to counteract these losses. I’m a retired nurse ironically. I’ve worked surgical trauma and medicine. I concur that many surgeons are not the warmest. I do know of some excellent doctors however they don’t work Gyney. I will be okay. It would have been nice to see some warmth. I wonder if they’re uncomfortable dealing with emotional issues. As a surgeon, their interactions with patients is limited.I always say…it is what it is…we will deal with it.
@sandramarie4983 I have wondered much about possible side effects from removing so many reproductive organs. Ever since my surgery, my skin has been getting so much drier. It worsened after my 5 treatments of brachytherapy radiation. It's been 4 1/2 months since my surgery and over 3 months since my last radiation treatment. I was told there wouldn't be any side effects to either one. I was skeptical, to say the least, of those statements from the surgeon and Radiologist. Please let me know what you find out from the naturopath. I don't have access to very many of those where we are currently. I've wondered if I should be on some hormone therapy of some kind. I think that's what is missing. I have my 1st post-surgery, oncology exam the end of this month. It's a different Dr, now that we are in Wisconsin. Hoping she can offer good suggestions!
Blessings to you!!! 💕🙏
@@RoadsofFaith for sure I will post. I was due to leave for Mexico for 7 months on October 19. If all goes well I hope to leave 6 weeks post op. I do follow Dr Barbara Oneill. She’s an Australian nurse turned naturopathic doctor. She is quite spiritual and a brilliant mind. I just bought her book “sustain me” based on the 9 pillars of health. Also, she has many UA-cam videos, on instagram, Facebook and a few others. Worth looking into. Take care
@sandramarie4983 thank you! I actually have one of her books that a friend gave me, and I've watched a few of her videos. Our life has been very complicated since we got back to Wisconsin. We are in the process of transitioning into a small apartment and exploring van life to do part time instead of rv full time. I know I should be focusing better on my health and we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel for calmer days. Prayers your surgery goes well and you can still travel to Mexico 6 wks post surgery!! We will be in cold climate for the 1st time in 7 years, this winter. Yay
Continued prayers for a good recovery. Remember that you can always choose to do nothing
Thank you!!! I really appreciate that sentiment! I will probably do something like possibly Essiac Tea. But we will see what we learn. Is it hot there too??
@RoadsofFaith it has been in the 90’s for over a week. Too early for these temps! God bless
Hi Gary and Orlene,
I live in South Africa. The sun is always shining here and there is always the risk of developing skin cancer if you have a light skin. I developed a growth on the lower eye lid of my right eye. I do not know if it is cancer or just a benign growth but I went on a high nutrition diet for about two months and the growth have shrunk noticeably.
I would like to share the diet with you.
The soup
Ingredients: - two handfuls of Chopped broccoli, one chopped onion (purple), two bags of green tea, two pinches of mixed herbs, two sticks of cut celery, Two handfuls of frozen and crushed spinach or kale, half a table spoon of crushed garlic, Three shakes of black pepper, seven shakes of turmeric, two tablespoons full of apple cider vinegar (with the mother), one bag of white onion powder soup for flavour, a hand full of cooked red speckled beans and a handful of cooked mince meat.
Just add all the ingredients in a pot, add boiling water and switch the stove on high till the water boils. Then lower the heat until the water simmer, Let the soup simmer for an hour. The soup is now ready.
I would only drink water in the morning. At 12h00 I would start eating the soup. There will be about two helpings that you can eat in the 12h00 to 18h00 time frame. I also ate a fruit salad every day in the 12h00 to 18h00 time frame.
(Note: Apparently turmeric reduces the effect of some chemotherapy drugs and thus should not be taken during chemotherapy.)
During the rest of the week I would also eat food that contains vitamin D like avocado’s, mushrooms, liver and eggs in the 12h00 to 18h00 time frame.
It seems to be working for me, maybe it will also work for Orlene.
I pray to God the Father in the name of Jesus Christ that Orlene will be healed. Amen.
I would also like to share the following six videos with you about salvation and two videos about evolution to help strengthen your faith:
Evolution vs. God
ua-cam.com/video/uc_W9VtzJ0A/v-deo.html
DESTROYING Evolution In Under 3 Minutes
ua-cam.com/video/sWecPwrQv2c/v-deo.html
Watch the Holy Spirit Work in Her Heart (Very Moving)
ua-cam.com/video/iBEoI2u6kII/v-deo.html
Fearing The Lord, God’s Discipline & Sharing The Gospel
ua-cam.com/video/dES5WW66Mro/v-deo.html
A Clear Gospel Presentation by Pastor Steven Anderson - How to go to Heaven
ua-cam.com/video/IXEeMWCxyrQ/v-deo.html
The Plan of Salvation
ua-cam.com/video/PmkhRMPvt_0/v-deo.html
How to Get Saved
ua-cam.com/video/ajWdkuvrT6s/v-deo.html
The Truth About Hell (Selected Scriptures)
ua-cam.com/video/AVzbh_dLq3s/v-deo.html
Best regards
Chris
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life”. John 3:16 (King James Version Bible)
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Thank you Chris for sharing all this wonderful information! We agree on good nutrition and the soup sounds amazing! I drink green tea every day, Avocados, onions, ginger, fruits and veggies, and our meat is organic and grass or pasture fed. The rest of me is super healthy. It was just this one thing that happened in my utereus.
Amen to Jesus as our one and only Savior!! It is always such joy to connect with other Christians around the world!!
I will make your soup, probably in an Instapot (like a rice cooker) that I can make outside our rv as it is very hot in Texas right now, and a soup simmering that long will make it hot inside our tiny home very quickly.
I appreciate all your wisdom on nutrition and spiritually as well.
We did a video on the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum in Kentucky a few years ago. There is no question that God created everything and we loved how well they proved that at the two museums. I hope someday you have the chance to visit them in person.
God's richest blessings to you! Praying that you stay well and the growth on your eye completely disappears!!
33:05 i don't want to sound negative or anything but if I were you or you were my gma or mom..... my worry would be... that the fact that you were pretty much non risk to start with and still got this....I personally would be worried my chances of out reoccurring would be increased... I worked in the health field in hospice and home health. So that is where my concerns are coming from... and also just as a fellow human and woman. I don't know you and only fell upon your videos today by chance.... but... I care about you. I wish only the best for you❤
@theJenhha99 that's so kind and thoughtful of you to care about me! I appreciate your concern. And it's in the back of my mind...to be even more focused and pro-active on my health to keep from getting it back. They repeatedly told me my age was my biggest risk factor for a reoccurance. There isn't anything I can do about that! But I believe there are ways to slow aging down. I have my 1st exam the end of this month with a new, to me, Oncologist in Wisconsin. I have learned a lot since my surgery and have many questions of what more I can do or how I got this in the 1st place. Curious to see what she will say. I am also looking into seeing a Naturopath. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video and for your thoughts. Have a blessed day! 💕
I had to learn to walk again after spinal surgery... 5 times. Sometimes, all I could do was walk around 1 room. Babysteps are just fine for a while. Keep strong hearted. At least you have your faith to give you strength.. not everyone has that!
@NewTestamentDoc wow! That's huge!! I can't imagine having such an extensive surgery and 5 times?!?! You've been through a lot. God's blessings on you, your health and to continue to grow in your faith to keep you strong.
I am 8 weeks post-surgery as of tomorrow. So much has happened, like evacuating to a safe place during Hurricane Beryl and having radiation, and traveling back to Wisconsin for the summer. I am doing pretty good. Still need a nap some days, but getting back to more normal. Praising God for His mercy and grace! Have a blessed day! 💕🙏
I had a complete hysterectomy nearly a year ago. Initial biopsy showed only "atypical cells" but nothing specifically cancerous. If I chose to undergo a hysteroscopy, had they found cancer then, I would have had to go in for the hysterectomy shortly thereafter. If they had not found cancer, because of the atypical cells, I would have had to have annual biopsies and that was NOT a fun procedure, so I chose to go ahead with the hysterectomy. I, too, watched lots of videos and talked to many women, all who said I wouldn't regret it, best thing they ever did, etc. My pathology report came back and I indeed did have endometrial cancer, stage 1a, very small, so nothing more needed to be done. So yeah, I made the right decision, but that doesn't mean that I don't have feelings of grief over losing a part of myself. I've never been married, never had children, am more than a dozen years post-menopausal, yet I also grieved the loss. And my bladder was PISSED about being moved around and invaded with catheters, so I felt constantly like I had to pee. I asked for, and got, pelvic floor physical therapy which really helped. And the weird sensations of organs moving around, pains that you thought were menstrual cramps, but clearly weren't since you no longer had a uterus to cramp, etc. took a few months to go away, and now it all feels like some weird dream. My scars are nearly invisible and my organs have found their new normal, and thankfully the anesthesia fog went away after several weeks. THAT was probably the worst part of the whole thing. My physical recovery other than my bladder issues, was really pretty easy. I had no gas pains post-op, no constipation, no hoarse voice or sore throat, and could sneeze and cough a few days post-op without pain. I've seen an oncologist, had the full-body CT scan (THAT was not what I was led to expect!), genetic testing (just a fluke, no weird genes), and a clear 6-month checkup. I am grateful I already had a physical scheduled, that I e-mailed my Dr. about my very minor symptoms ahead of that appt, that she immediately sent me for more testing, that the cancer was found at such an early stage, and that I'm well. I wish all the same and more for you!
Thank you for sharing your story with me! They want me to have radiation treatments as a "preventative", but there are several unpleasant side effects. I will have my 5 week post-op check up the end of this week. I need to have a decision by then that gives me peace.
The grieving of losing a part of you must be something most women kept silent about. Several said they felt emotion that too after watching this video. I am glad that it helped them to talk about it. We can all heal together, mentally, emotionally and physically!!
Thank you and God's blessings to you! 💕
I'm glad you are recovering. Week three to four should be even better.
I understand the loss, it was sort of of grief, despite the circumstances
I think part was the drop in hormones after and the reality a part of me that brought joy was gone.
Ultra radical is the reference.
Endometrial cancer is fed by estrogen and a drop in progesterone production.
That's why it all must go and they target what's left.
Find out if the targeted radiation is Proton radiation therapy. If the case, there is plenty of information on it and questions are easier to get answers for.
I suggest you ask about diet and saturated fat. Protecting the liver is paramount.
Wishing you the best team, the best care. You will find the best choices for your individual path.🦋🌻
Thank you so much for all your input! I appreciate all of it!!
I asked the Dr about the estrogen...I had read that ovaries can produce estrogen for up to 20 yrs post menopause. I went through menopause 20 yrs ago.
She said it had nothing to do with it, but I still wonder.
When I have blood work done, my liver is always in the normal range. Our diet is mostly organic, little processed and those things are minimally processed. (They say frozen or canned veggies are minimally processed). Anything in particular you suggest for diet?
Thank you again for all your advice! Greatly appereciated!! 💕
I think you are spot on with “grieving”the loss of your womb. There could be a lot of denial in women with hysterectomies. I worked at the Nat. Cancer Institute at NIH and would trust their stats regarding recurrence. I think the radiation could be rough and your bladder is right there. Would constant checkups be too bothersome for you? There are now blood tests that can recognize cancer markers.
Make a decision that gives you peace. Best of luck!!!
WashDC, 11:13pm.
Thank you!!! It is a relief to know that my feelings about the womb are valid. Also good to have that credibility of the numbers I found from the NIH!
I've heard from others that the radiation can affect the bladder too. Definitely a concern.
Thank you again for your valuable input! I appreciate it all! 💕
God will lead you to the right decision.
We know He will...thank you Kurt! 💕
This vlog has been helpful to me…both before and after… I just had a laparoscopic hysterectomy, Da Vinci method, total hysterectomy, on October 7th. I am scheduled to go back to work tomorrow, one week out. I’m not having too much pain anymore, other than the roof of my mouth…it’s quite sore, with a small nick, I’m thinking from being intubated?
@stampcolorcut wow! You are doing very well to be able to go back to work so soon! Everyone has different responses to this surgery, because of so many different scenarios. I had had my cancer for almost 1 1/2 years before my surgery. They also removed several organs. Some women had several radiation or chemo treatments after their surgery. Age, overall health prior to surgery, if you have support people, etc, can make a difference on your recovery. I'm happy you are doing so well! Ask your Dr about that sore spot on the roof of your mouth. You're probably correct that it might have happened during the intubation, and it would be good for them to know that. I pray all goes well for you back at work.
I am now over 4 months post surgery and 3 months post radiation. I feel pretty normal and went on a good hike today. My first oncology exam is the end of this month. I'll be doing some update videos soon. 💕
God bless!
I'm glad you are recovering after your surgery and you are looking really well. 😊
Good news that your cancer was caught at Stage 1b.
Going forward making difficult treatment decisions must be hard for you both especially when we know that radiotherapy can cause so many problems, not just to the area treated but to the bladder also.
But it sounds like they are saying it will half your risk of local reassurance ?. But what about metastasis elsewhere?
Personally I would approach it in a metabolic way. There is so much evidence now to support this but unfortunately most oncologists only want to use invasive treatment which can work effectively for some cancers but at what cost?
I'm glad you are researching your options before you decide how to progress. I have seen many cancer patients engage an holistic oncologist and in your case it might be quite easy to follow their advice because you are not stage 4 and therefore not fighting ongoing disease.
I am praying you can make the best decisions.
Xxxxx
(There are many books you can read about a metabolic approach to cancer .)
Xxxx
P. S. Dont be rushed into making any decisions. You have plenty of time. Xx
I love this!!! Thank you so much! Tomorrow will be a confusing day. My gut vs what the Dr tells us. Praying for wisdom and discernment and God's unfailing guidance! Thank you again! 💕
Talk to a Holistic Doctor ❤
That is also on our minds. Not always easy to find, depending on where you are, but definitely worth looking for one. Thank you! 💕