So I'm starting Carboplatin/Paclitaxel on 10th April, 6 sessions for adjuvant treatment. I had Cisplatin last year and the only issues I had were treated. This time around I feel very anxious, about the side effects, my body's ability to cope, how I...
I’ve finished my treatment and due for my first review next week so I’m compiling a list of questions. I haven’t had a scan yet so I presume it’s just a chat. One of the things I’ve read is that uterine serous cancer is known frequently to overexpress...
On the 2 week wait urgent suspected cancer referral pathway. 51 with a post menopausal bleed and then an abnormal transvaginal/trans abdominal scan. A focally thickened endometrium with a 1 cm polyp, a 4cm fibroid, 5.1 cms thick endometrium, an ovarian...
Hi Everyone, I've been lurking and reading for a while but haven't posted yet. However, I'm now having to make a decision that I'm finding tough and I'd really value some help. Long story short: Age 48 Diagnosed with Stage 1a, grade 3, endometrioid...
Hello everyone. I had some post menopausal bleeding a week ago and had a phone appointment with my doctor who gave me an urgent gynaecologist appointment next Wednesday I explained to her on the phone that I tested positive for hpv the last two smear...
I am having 3 high dose brachytherapy treatments as adjuvant therapy (3 x 7g). My first two were five days apart, but the second and third will only have one day between them. I felt a bit nauseous after the first one and due to other health conditions...
I completed my treatment radiotherapy and bracytherapy on May 8th. ( as well as surgery and chemo for stage 3 endometrial cancer). My recovery had been going well, I was no longer having any digestive issues. Getting fitter and doing a bit more exercise...
Anyone else experienced weight gain and a bloated tummy whilst going through Chemo. I’ve done 4 of 6 x3 weekly cycles so far and am at my biggest ever. It’s certainly not over indulging with food, I’ve even gone off all sweets, cakes, biscuits and chocolates...
Hi, I don’t yet know if I have cancer as awaiting results from biopsy which I had on Wednesday my question is about after effects - I had very little bleeding after the procedure but I’m still getting cramps. is that normal? Thank you for any...
Hi ladies, It’s nearly a year since my hysterectomy. I had a three monthly checkup 3 weeks ago and everything fine. Told to use dilators twice weekly for one to two minutes. I use the next to largest. Used it this morning and afterwards there was blood...
