Hi, my cancer is so aggressive I’m having a scan tomorrow and the consultant has already booked my follow up appointment for Thursday, so if they think it’s serious they get a move on. If the cancer has got into my bones as they fear, I will not be getting...
Today is exactly one year since I saw blood! I was absolutely trepidated and with good reason. Despite contacting the GP on the following Monday is was to be exactly 5 months to the day on the 27th January 2022 before I had a hysterectomy. I am still...
Hi Had first Carbotaxel cycle on Thurs/ Friday. Bad reaction on first day...lots meds and Dr checks...then second part given. Had bad groin, back and leg pain most of past 2 days...I read about peripheral pain....what helps? Will it pass? 3 more cycles...
Hi everyone, I have never once had any good news throughout my cancer pathway but yesterday changed that. So I thought I would share my good news. I am currently having chemotherapy, cycle 5 on Friday. I had a midway CT scan and the results have taken...
Hi all, hope you are having a good day. I am in the second week post 3rd (of 6) cycle of Taxol/ Carboplatin and feeling particularly tired this time round. Nausea, leg and muscle pains have almost gone but still so exhausted. Have to have a sleep before...
Hi I got diagnosed with endometrial cancer grade 2 back in January and because I'm obese they said I can't have a hysterectomy until I've lost weight so back in April I had a coil put in and got put on a weight loss injection called Saxenda I'm doing...
Me again! LAVH on Monday, had my preop today. Given the preload drinks and instructions, where to go etc, so all feeling very real now! Feeling more nervous each day. Finished work today so i can get the house in order, get a few meals in the freezer...
Hi I started post menopausal bleeding on 15th July and called my Dr straight away as I was worried about cancer since I have already had breast cancer. I was referred to Gynaecology for a scan which I had on 1st August. I was told the lining of my womb...
So yesterday I went for my pre op all went well and I was happy with everything that was said until they told me the date of my operation!! (So a little background information, I have planed to go on holiday with my family the last week of this month...
Hi, I have just had a phone call from consultants secretary, hysterectomy and BSO brought forward to next Friday 5th August not sure how I feel about it yet....
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