Morning, I do hope you are doing okay . May I ask, has anyone discussed with their oncologist whether 4 chemos might be okay rather than six? just a seed planted after mine said as I was walking out of the door that we shall aim for six but will review...
I had my pre-assessment yesterday for vaginal brachytherapy, which is due to take place next week. I hadn’t been given any prior guidance on the actual process. It was helpful to hear what would happen. I had looked at a few NHS brachytherapy guides...
Hi All and I hope this message finds you bearing up ok in this scorching weather. I’m about to start 5 weeks of chemo radiation therapy with cisplatin administered on day 1 and day 22. Then I’ll have a short break before 12 weeks of chemotherapy. What...
My mum was diagnosed with stage 4B serous endometrial cancer a couple of months ago. She had a successful hysterectomy + cytoreductive surgery a couple of weeks ago and is recovering really well. We had a follow up appointment with her surgeon and then...
Hi! This is my first post, and feeling like a bit of a fraud because I don't have a diagnosis yet but my brain is spiralling... I was placed on cancer pathway August 12th after a TV US showed thickened endometrium of 43mm amongst other symptoms...
I am grateful for the support I have had on this forum. I have been recommended brachytherapy post total laparoscopic vaginal hysterectomy Stage 1b grade 2, which is due to commence 17th July. I got a copy of my final pathology report last week, which...
Hi folks, I’m on about day 20 of 25 of radiation, and for the last couple of days I’ve had a very sore ankle in the evening after I’ve been lying on the couch for a while. It’s so bad that I can’t put weight on it for up to twenty seconds. It’s disconcerting...
Hi I have been diagnosed with serus carcinoma endometrial. Plan is 3 chemo then hysterectomy followed by 3 chemo. I had first round of chemo last week Paxcitacil (hope I spelt it correctly) and carboplatin. Today day 9 I have skin rash tops of thighs...
I'm 22 months post op I was stage 1a grade 1 no further treatment and yesterday got told its come back for last 12 weeks had abnormal amount of discharge constantly even in bed can feel it coming out went to nurse swab was infection had antibiotics still...
Hello, Is anyone on this trial (for recurring clear cell endometrial cancers plus others eg ovarian)? I signed a consent form today to test my original tumour tissue (surgery Jan 21) for the gene mutation. If positive I’ll be put forward for the trial...
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007