mother just died. Now I feel like I'm doomed

[kammie72]

Hi all. I'm a hypochondriac. A month ago my mother died after a five year battle with uterine cancer. it was ugly. her oncologist said I am not genetically predisposed but to get my uterus and ovaries scanned regularly, colonosopy, and of course, mammograms. I'm terrified and feel like i've had random spotting in the last month. weird throat and stomach problems like something is inside of me. i'm nervous scared and 45. kammie

 

[_Lukas]

Hi Kammie, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother

If you're worried about cancer, you should definitely see your doctor. It might be scary but it'll be worth it to make sure you're okay. I'm sure your doctor will be able to reassure you and figure out the cause of your symptoms.
Keep us updated and let us know how everything is going!

 

[kammie72]

I sure will - thank you!

 

[Concernedgal]

Hi all. I'm a hypochondriac. A month ago my mother died after a five year battle with uterine cancer. it was ugly. her oncologist said I am not genetically predisposed but to get my uterus and ovaries scanned regularly, colonosopy, and of course, mammograms. I'm terrified and feel like i've had random spotting in the last month. weird throat and stomach problems like something is inside of me. i'm nervous scared and 45. kammie

Random spotting huh? You should welcome menopause. That's why your spotting. And you are at a prime age for it. And fyi.... your anxiety cam go through the roof during this time. I'mean so sorry to hear about your mother . It sounds like your doing everything humanly possible to ensure your good gynecological health. When you see a doctor... they also perform a blood test called a cbc. A cbc checks for evidence of problems in your body such as cancer or diabetes or even evidence of possible hiv can be detected in this test by simply keeping get tabs on your white blood cell count. If you haven't gotten this test already. .. ask for it.

 

[kammie72]

Thanks for that tip! I will ask for that test!!! much appreciated!!!

 

[_Lukas]

I hope everything goes well for you and you're able to get the testing done!

 

[janemariesayed]

Hi all. I'm a hypochondriac. A month ago my mother died after a five year battle with uterine cancer. it was ugly. her oncologist said I am not genetically predisposed but to get my uterus and ovaries scanned regularly, colonosopy, and of course, mammograms. I'm terrified and feel like i've had random spotting in the last month. weird throat and stomach problems like something is inside of me. i'm nervous scared and 45. kammie

Hello Kammie, nice to meet you and welcome to the forum. I am sorry to hear about losing your mum. That must be really hard for you and on top to be having symptoms as you are must be scary.

Don't be afraid. I would go and see your doctor because he will know what test needs to be done and help you. Hopefully it is nothing and you will be okay. Sending you good luck.

 

[Kelculator]

I'm really sorry to hear about your mom.
According to my research (actually is just searching Google in a panic) Most cancers are not hereditary. (Is this the right word? Sorry English is not my first language.)
Your doctor gave you reassurance too-- if you do have a higher risk to contact cancer, they won't ever sugarcoat it in any way. You probably don't have a higher risk. I am no medical expert, and since everyone above has listed out solutions, I hope this helps ease your worry a tiny bit.