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Hello Marhaba.   I’m so sorry that you had to find yourself here but like to offer you a warm welcome to the Online Community. I am also very sorry to hear about your recent gynae problems culminating in a painful examination. A possibility of cancer diagnosis will bring many questions, lots of confusion and stress but I found being able to talk with other people who are on the same type of journey helped me a lot. As I'd had no gynae problems apart from very minor pinky spotting on my undies a couple of days after my 67th birthday, the thought of a growth in my womb hadn't crossed my mind. TBH I wasn't going to bother my GP but, as I'd had my menopause a good few years earlier, my bestie nagged me & I gave in.

The Online Community is organised into dedicated support groups it's good that you've found the Womb (uterus) cancer forum. This is a good place to find great supportive ladies who found themselves in a similar situation and will understand your fears and anxieties. It also helps to take a few moments to update your profile then others in the group will find out a bit about you. 

You'll normally have a hysteroscopy, where a slim camera will be inserted into the womb and biopsies will be taken, then the findings will be examined and a plan of treatment worked out.

I found the Macmillan Guide Understanding Endometrial (Womb) Cancer booklet was invaluable in my journey - you can download it here https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/stories-and-media/booklets/understanding-womb-endometrial-cancer.

It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear. It's free to call on 0808 808 00 00  8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. Have a look to see what is available by Clicking here .

There is also an Ask an Expert section, but you should allow two working days for replies from our expert team.

To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers can be found on our Online Information and Support Section. 

Sending you welcoming hugs, B xx 

I only had two days of post menopausal bleeding and went straight to my GP. She tried to do an examination but it was too painful so I was referred to the hospital the following week. Had a biopsy taken, I was given gas and air as it was difficult for them to get into my cervix. Tbh that was the worst procedure in my whole treatment and that includes the surgery. I was worried of course and when Igot the diagnosis of stage 1a grade 3 cancer I was expecting it. You just need to take one step at a time and not look too far ahead but you will will get through this. It’s one of the easiest cancers to treat. Of course you will be in shock but there is lots of support out there. Try to enjoy things now (not easy I know) but the not knowing is the worst. Once the hospital know what they are dealing with they will have a plan of action. Good luck x

Hi, it's perfectly normal to be scared, we have all been there.  It sounds like your GP is really pro-active and that is a good thing, although I do understand that it makes it so much more scary.  I had similar symptoms except that my pain was in my lower right abdomen rather than my back.  It took 21 months from reporting the symptoms to my diagnosis.  I suspect that the surgery that they are planning is a hysteroscopy.  I was able to go home a couple of hours after mine (they basically check that you can eat, drink and wee afterwards). If it is cancer, here is a lot that can be done now.  I was 3c and had a full hysterectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and brachytherapy.  Some of it wasn't exactly pleasant, but it's worth it!  It's nearly 2 years since my chemo finished and I just have 3 monthly check ups now. If it ends up being cancer, please let everyone know and you will be able to get support on here. Wishing you well.