Seen oncologist today to talk about Radiotherapy or Brachytherapy as a belt and braces option. I can either opt to not have either or choose the radiotherapy or Brachytherapy. After talking it over I've opted to have the latter. This will involve 2 night...
Hi all, I’ve seen a consultant now and have been told that I will have an open hysterectomy( radical) with removal of pelvic lymph nodes and those near the aorta. Also the peritoneum and omentum will be removed. They want to have a good look around...
Due to start my radiotherapy treatment tomorrow ! Day 1 of 23 Then two Brackytherary in October Very Apprehensive! Suppositories are a nightmare lol Any advice .. on looking after yourself in regards Eating , skin care , sideaffects etc
Hello everyone, I was placed on the suspected uterine cancer pathway 21/2 weeks ago, following a bleed. Biopsy results a week ago confirmed cancer and yesterday I had an MRI scan. I had no symptoms until 3 weeks ago when I had the first bleed, and since...
Hi all, Has anyone had experience with a port for their chemo? A couple of failed attempts at a PICC line (my previous one fell out!) and my last peripheral cannula tissues which resulted in a swollen hand, which now improving. I have missed a dose...
Hello, I have some concerns regarding the Brachytherapy treatments I am scheduled to start 10/7/2024. I will be receiving 7Gy each time on October 7,9,14th. It is Cylinder single channel. The dose time is 5-15 min per treatment. Has anyone had this...
Hello everyone, Hello everyone, unfortunately bad news. Doctor was able to have look during hysterectomy (2nd one after he had concerns) and he has confirmed it is endometrial cancer. Mum had ct on Thursday and also to have a mri scan. He has advised...
I seem to have developed a large swelling/lump in my armpit; is this the sort of thing you take to your GP rather than CNS even though it might be cancer related (or may not be)? My CNS is not very approachable so don’t want to make her fed up
Hiya lovely ladies I’m 11 days post op now and have been up and down in recovery I feel like I’m taking 2 steps forward and 3 steps back. Still in a bit of pain and have had an ecoli urine infection and now on the second dose of antibiotics. Also experiencing...
I realise we are all different but I'm struggling at the moment with a 'friend' who wants to know every detail of what's happening to me. I prefer to keep some things private! If anyone has any suggestions for what to say to stop what feels like a bombardment...
