My mum was diagnosed with serous endometrial cancer on Friday 4th May which was a shock to the whole family, and we're all very much devasted but trying to process it as much as we can. I went with her to the CT scan and they said results would take...
Hi, had a radical hysterectomy due to low grade stage 1 endometrial cancer. Don't know if I had a catheter or packing in my vagina because neither were there when I came round in the recovery room. All went well. May need a bit of radiotherapy but...
Hi there. It is exactly 3 years ago that I had a total hysterectomy including ovaries and tubes, for endometrial cancer. I am 64 years old. For the last 2 or 3 days I have been experiencing period-like pain and lower back ache. I also had a tiny pink...
My radiotherapy finished on 26th March and I’ve just noticed a couple of small brownish mole-like marks just below my old c-section bikini scar. Has anyone else noticed new marks after the radiotherapy in the pelvic region?
Hi all, I realise there is no definite answer about recovery and fatigue but has anyone been able to enjoy a holiday within 2 to 3 months of six sessions of chemo ending, or am I being too optimistic? I have friends in Paris I would love to visit in October...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67535773.amp Mine is booked for 20th May and after casually googling for advice on preparing for it, the above came up in the search. For info: I've had post menopausal bleeding and spotting, although this was at...
Hello I am hoping someone will have had a similar experience at a scanning clinic. I have adenomyosis so forewarned them they may not be able to measure the endometrial thickness. I tolerated the TVS fine and they very quickly said let’s go straight...
Hello, I am seeking to know about experiences in recovery time from laparoscopic hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. I have my pre op assessment next week. The issue is that I have just started a new job and work expect me to return...
Good morning, I think a while back after surgery, a doctor told me I could ask to see a psychologist if I am struggling. My GP wasn’t in a hurry to prescribe anti depressants so I am just wondering if anyone has any info in regard to accessing a psychologist...
Hi, I'm 44 and pre/ peri? Menopausal. I had what I thought was a very heavy period which went in for over two weeks. I contacted my local hospital (Liverpool women’s ) and was asked to come in. They looked after me well, I needed three units of blood...
