Hi everyone I was diagnosed with grade 1b endometrial cancer. Just before my hysterectomy I was told my cancer was p53 positive and could be more aggressive. Not much information given at p53 but I understand it's a mutant gene and my tumour suppression...
First chemo done!all went well
My hysterectomy on 27 April for womb cancer went well and my consultant is pleased with my recovery and progress. Following my consultant appointment he’s recommending 6 cycles of chemotherapy followed by brachytherapy. The tumour was aggressive and...
I have been told I am stage 1a type1 and need to lose weight before I can have a hysterectomy. I had a merina coil fitted yesterday but am terrified to start taking the megastrol that has also been prescribed, 2 COMMON side effects listed are weight gain...
Hi guys. so Im very new here and reading all your posts has made me feel like this is a safe space and be comfortable with any emotion I may be feeling. I have this week been diagnosed with stage 1 (very thank full it’s been caught early) womb cancer...
First chemo on Monday,just wondering if anybody took knitting or embroidery to their chemo sessions?one nurse said I could but another told me not to,as I'm having a pic line put in,she said it could dislodge it
I had my hysterectomy on Thursday and just wanted to share that it has been completed and actually nowhere near as bad as I thought it'd be. I had it done laparoscopically with a robot and while I have had some pain, it's been very manageable. I'm sure...
I had a hysteroscopy and bisopsies yesterday with a general anaesthetic. I read so many horror stories about doing it without and I’ve had some grim experiences medically that made me very nervous. However, the procedure went well for me and I’m recovering...
I had my hysterectomy on 15th may after being told my histology showed grade 1 1b cancer cells and that my womb lining was thick 16.2 which is why i was having bleeding after 5 years of no period due to me gone through menopause. My bleeding episodes...
Well it's here and after two years and as my husband said to the consultant about 8 weeks ago "I have never seen someone like Williamina wanting an operation so bad most people try to put it back but not her" Well on Friday 24th May 2024 my time has...
