Awaiting results - newbie

I am sorry to hear about your situation and am sure that a community champion will be along soon to reassure you with more specific guidance.

Meanwhile, I wouldn't try to second-guess the results until you have them. It may be good news and even if it isn't, you will be supported with a plan by your medical team for the next steps. We've all been there and the waiting is one of the worst things. Try to keep busy and you can always contact one of the Mc Millan Nurses online or by phone.

Sending good wishes to you at this difficult time.

Thank you for taking the time to reply. My head knows the best way to cope but unfortunately all common sense seems to have gone out of the window. 

Hi Tess22

I think we can all relate to how you are feeling at the moment it is so overwhelming when you have to go through all the tests and wait for the results it is a scary time. I had my MRI before I had biopsy results but it didn’t mean my cancer was advanced it was because my consultant was concerned about an area of my endometrium and wanted to get ahead in terms of time. In my case the MRI showed probable stage 1b however the biopsies came back negative. You can’t second guess what the results are going to be but you will feel better once you have all the information and a treatment plan if necessary.

Linda xxx

Thank you for your reply Linda it has helped ground me a little and give me some hope that the outcome may not be a negative one. Hope you are doing well. 

Hi Tess

Ive just had my four monthly scan and check and all is fine it’s two and a half years since my diagnosis. Take one day at a time and be extra kind to yourself. This group is filled with lovely ladies who have a wealth of different experiences to share and are here to support you. Ask anything you want there will always be someone to answer.

sending hugs

Linda xxx

Thank you I appreciate that, glad to hear you’re doing well xx

Hi Tess22

Welcome to the Womb group. 

I am sorry to hear that you have had some bleeding but you did the right thing in reporting this to your doctor and getting checked. It is normal in these circumstances to be put on the urgent pathway. 

I am sorry that there is an area of concern on the endometrium. It is best for them to investigate this further to enable the best treatment. 

I had my CT scan before any results came back and was told that this is not unusual and it was to try to get everything checked out asap. I did not have an MRI. Some people have an MRI, some have a CT and some are offered both. 

I know that it is worrying to wait for results but I would imagine that you should hear something very soon. My biopsy results came back around a week after my procedure and my CT had already been done and the results were back, 

It is natural to worry and to fear the worst but if there is any endometrial cancer present then it is normally a very treatable cancer. The testing is done to hopefully rule out any cancer. 

I am sorry to hear about your husband and understand that this may bring up some distressing feelings. Do give the Support Line a call if it would help to talk things through. 

I hope you do not have to wait too long but in the meantime we are here if you need us.

Jane

Thank you Jane the replies I have received have calmed me down a little. I was told after the hysteroscopy that they would wait until they had both scan and biopsy results before contacting me and currently the wait time for results of an urgent MRI is about two weeks so not likely to hear anything for at least two or three weeks which will seem an eternity. It isn’t two years yet since my husband lost his battle with cancer and I am still trying to find my way through my grief, it has stirred up a lot of memories and emotions from his diagnosis which has added to my anxiety. Thank you for your support and it helps and I feel less isolated after reaching out. Take care.

It's a vulnerable time anyway, and add in going through this before and then widowhood - yep, excruciating.  But you jumped on it at the very first sign of anything, so you will get the best possible result.  Whatever happens next, you did yourself proud and acted in your own best interests.

Thank you for your encouraging reply, unfortunately I now have too much time on my own and my head goes into overdrive. Thank you x