Hi I'm new to this community I've not yet had a diagnosis just looking for some reassurance and support through my journey...I'm 38 years old with 4 children youngest being 4 ...it all started 8 months ago I started suffering with heavy periods with large clots that has got worse as the months have gone on . I have also been experiencing spotting very slight only there when I wipe like a salmon colour...doctor referred me to have a transvaginal scan second phase of period reading 19 mm thickness of the endometrial lining which is quite significant..doctor assured me there was no masses everywhere else was clear cervix ovaries etc just this thickening I've been referred to a gyne for further investigations I'm worrying myself sick that is the C Word I also been weeing loads with a heavy feeling in abdomen but was assured no mass was found I'm thinking all sorts ...I've googled worse thing I know and all it keeps coming up with is the C word ...sorry for the long winded message I'm not sure what my question is just wondering is it possible it could be something of then the C Word sorry it worries me ro say the word :( any advise would be appreciated. I just cant function and I'm worried that I cant get through all these tests...I suffer with depression so this has just added to it. Thank you in advance
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear that you are going through investigations and the C word is worrying you.
Diagnosing what is wrong is such a hard time but it needs to be done to get to the truth. Is it cancer? only the tests will say and lets look for this to turn out in a good way.
Talking with people who are on the same journey can help a lot so can I direct you to this link to our very supportive Womb (uterus) cancer group as this will open up your concerns to a wider audience who know exactly what you are going through at the moment.
Just follow the link above, hitting ‘Join the Group’ tab just under the main group name, then go to the 'Start a Discussion' tab and set up your own Discussion and introduce yourself to the group - you could just copy an paste what you have in this first post.
You may find our various Macmillan Support Line Services to be helpful - call them on 0808 808 00 00 This free service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information and Clinical Information mostly open 8.00 to 8.00 but check the link...... its a great place to talk with someone and unpack what you are going through.
We also have our ‘Ask an Expert’. section where you can post questions to our mostly Volunteer Experts but please allow 2 working days to get a reply.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering cancer diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
All the very best.
