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How fast does endometrial cancer spread

Shiqween
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I was due to have my hysterectomy yesterday but the delays meant my operation was cancelled. I am now worried that the cancer has more time to spread while I wait for another date for the procedure. Should I just go with the flow or try to get funds to go private?

  • Dear Shiqween,

     Thank you for contacting Macmillan. My name is Denise, and I am one of the Macmillan Cancer Information Nurses. I can see you have joined other online forums too and I hope you find it helpful.

    I am sorry to read you have been diagnosed with endometrial cancer and that your surgery was cancelled leaving you worried what to do next.

    As we do not have access to NHS medical records, we are unable to predict how a cancer may spread however it depends on the type and grading of the cancer. You can read more about the stages and grades by clicking here. The waiting times also depend on when were you referred with suspected cancer.

    The current guidelines, depending on where you live may vary. If you live in England the waiting time target is 62 days between the date the hospital receives an urgent suspected cancer referral and the start of the treatment. There should be no more than 31 days wait between the meeting at which you and your doctor agree on the treatment plan.

    You can read more about waiting times by clicking here. If you live in Scotland please click here. For Wales please click here and for Northern Ireland here.

    You can ask your gynae cancer nurse specialist to add your name onto to cancellation (also called short notice appointment) list where you agree to be called in at short notice for your surgery.

    If the hospital is now over the waiting time limit for your surgery you can contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service about the delay.

    If you wish, you can go privately too. To read about how to access private cancer treatment please click here.

    I hope you find this information helpful. Please do get back in touch with us if you have more questions. The Macmillan Support Line offers practical, clinical, financial, and emotional support. You can call us free from landlines and most mobile phone networks on 0808 808 0000, you can also chat to us or email us 7 days a week, 8am – 8pm.

    Kind Regards,

    Denise

    Cancer Information Nurse Specialist

     

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