Hi all - Going on from my previous post just wondered what other symptoms, if any, you were experiencing since biopsy / diagnosis.
My first symptom was when I started to bleed a little with what appeared to be mild period pain, which is what prompted me to go to GP who referred me to the hospital. A week later they are trying to do a hystereoscopy but find that my uterus is full of fluid / blood which they had to drain quite a lot of. Prior to the appointment the bleeding and pain had gone away but appears that my cervix must have closed and the fluid wasn't going anywhere. Anyway they do manage to do a biopsy and did say that there may be bleeding for up to 7 days, well mine lasted for about 2 weeks and I was still bleeding when they gave me the news that I had womb cancer. The bleeding did shortly stop after this but I am still having what appears to be a watery light coloured discharge and pain in my side where the biopsy was taken, along with intermittent mild period pain.
My CNS said that it was a phase 1 cancer, however I can't get it out of my head that it must be spreading if I'm in pain. I had my MRI 2 days ago and have my next hospital appointment in a weeks time.
I was just wondering whether anyone else had had these type of symptoms, there doesn't appear to be any offensive smell and I don't have a temperature....I just feel uncomfortable. I even rang the emergency gyno line the hospital gave me but was just told to take paracetamol.
I'm trying really hard to stay calm and not think about the appt next week but it is really hard to ignore the discomfort I have.
Does what I've described sound like a common symptom of womb cancer ?
Many thanks
Hi Ejax. Unfortunately CNS's only work normal weekdays so you're unlikely to get hold of her until Monday. Mention the discharge to her then and the discomfort.
For earlier reassurance you could call the Macmillan support helpline (freephone number's shown below) and speak to a nurse.
I was many years post menopausal and had slight pink discharge over a couple of days, not a bleed.
In the meantime be assured our cancer's slow growing and it's not spreading as you're in pain. It could be stress and anxiety causing the pain so try to stay calm - easy to say, harder to do I'm sorry to say.
Sending hugs, Barb xx
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