For women who undergo hysterectomy as part of cancer treatment in becoming a cancer survivor, Hyster Sisters is a woman-to-woman community support website for hysterectomy recovery. With 93,581 members, 1,726,500 posts and 240,569 threads, Hyster Sisters is a vibrant and active destination for women facing the unique challenges of a hysterectomy seeking compassionate and understanding support. According to Hyster Sisters creator Kathy Kelley, self-admitted avid internet junkie, after having a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral oopherectomy, she began Hyster Sisters as a hobby eight years ago. "I wanted a way to connect women for support and sharing through a difficult process."
From the humble beginnings of free webspace to a domain of its own, membership in Hyster Sisters remains free for all women who come to it seeking a connection with other women who understand and can relate. Kathy has written a book, and there is a Hyster Sisters store of products to ease the journey through surgery and in surviving the new challenges after a hysterectomy. Featured items include the Hyster Sisters Guide, Swelly Belly Band, Chillow Personal Cooling Device, Deluxe Princess Package, Natural Woman Progesterone Cream and a selection of books.
1. had hysterectomy (radical) 6/5/2006 will have radiation starting 7/10/2006- would like to correspond with other women who have had the same.
Posted at 2:48PM on Jul 5th 2006 by carolyn