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Hi everyone I’m quite concerned I had a Lletz done juse before Xmas as I had a colcospsy done early Dec which showed cin 2 numerous areas, these results I got within a week. but I haven’t got the results of gve Lletz biopsy back all the dr has said...
Hi, I’m wondering what will work, since Sunday I’ve had the most uncomfortable heavy sensation at the bottom of my abdomen & into my back, I’ve taken 500mg Naproxen & paracetamol all week.with no relief. The pain/ache is constant and has not eased, so...
Hi everyone, I'm sorry to be posting here but i felt i needed to talk to someone and don't know what to do. My mum was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and after surgery it has already spread and now she is terminal and this has sort of sent...
Hello Ladies Well finally started treatment yesterday (Tuesday 25th) kicking off with Chemoradiotherapy so the day went thus: 8.00am - Cardboard Bowl of Hot water put in front of me and told to put my hands in there up to the wrist. To help them find...
hi All So I got a call from hospital today and my treatment begins on Thursday (10/02/22) I'm both nervous and excited to get started! I shall keep the page updated with my progress. Thanks to everyone for all the advice and support. You all played...
Hi, I’m new to the group 38yo and worried about ongoing symptoms. Extremely heavy and lengthy bleeding with large clots for around the last 6-7 months, lower back pain, lower abdominal heaviness & cramps, nausea. Recently new symptoms include heaviness...
Hi , I already on second week of treatment, wich is Mondays chemo and everyday radiotherapy, first week I was ok but now I just want to give up , I am only 37, I cant eat cant sleep properly, stuck in the room by my self , till partner comes back from...
Hi The 16th of May 2021 will stay with me forever. After experiencing heavy clotting I was diagnosed with cervical cancer that had advanced to my uterus and lymph nodes. A blur of time whizzed by consumed with scans, meetings and appointments to the...
Hi, Has anyone experienced bowel damage following treatment? I have since around November and went for a flexible sigmoidoscopy this afternoon which has confirmed 30cm has been damaged. has anyone else had similar issues? I have been recommended a...
So my body decided it would be fun to wait a week after some bleeding, not a period, to give me a full blown period. In 2 days I've spent £20 on products. I can't sleep again with it and pain is bad I would gladly operate on myself to get itvout and get...
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