I am hoping that there is someone who can relate to my symptoms and provide advice! The reason I am posting asking for advice and not consulting a GP yet is that I am caring for my husband who has stage 4 terminal lung cancer. We are seeing his oncologist tomorrow and he has not responded well to his last cycle of treatment and I am hoping that they will not withdraw any form of treatment. I need to keep strong for my husband during his limited time. I already spend a lot of time at the cancer centre, clinics, GP appointments, visits from respiratory nurses and Macmillan nurses for which I am eternally grateful but do not want to waste time with seeing GP and possibly having to go for further tests for myself on top of everything!
I am 55 and started the menopause around 9 years ago. I take HRT. Almost 6 months ago I had some slight vaginal bleeding (the blood was noticeable after passing urine when wiping with toilet tissue). I did see my GP and she gave me a pelvic exam and said she could see some inflammation of the cervix. There was slight blood in urine. I was told that due to me taking HRT I would have to stop taking it for 3 months before any further investigation would be made. I did not have any more bouts of bleeding and had a terrible time with my menopausal symptoms whilst not taking the HRT. I was given the all clear to starting taking HRT again end of February however I have noticed blood again the last 2 days after passing urine. There is no visible blood in the toilet pan - just on the toilet paper. I have not noticed any blood in my underwear. I have developed pelvic pain particularly near either side of the hips and sometimes around the belly button area. I do feel the need to go to the toilet frequently but I do drink a lot of fluid throughout the day - around 3 litres. There is no pain or burning when passing water. The only bothersome of the blood on the toilet paper.
I really need to be able to be there for my hubby and don't want to worry or concern him about my health. I am struggling with the whole situation as we do not have any family near us to support us so I need to concentrate on my husband's health. I really would appreciate anyone's input if they recognise this pattern. I have come across the blood test CA125 - instead of possibly being referred to gynaecologists and waiting for hospital appointments could I simply have this test to indicate whether or not this may be serious?
Thank you.
Debbie
