I am just asking if anyone has any ideas for nail problems due to Chemo? I have research a bit and found Polybalm was recommended, however it is £50 for a small amount. Thanks
So, I have endometrial cancer. From what they can tell, it's grade 1 and stage 1b. Hysterectomy is scheduled for the end of May. I have 6 weeks to prepare so I feel like I should be doing what I can to get myself into a position to make recovery go...
I am waiting for a Hysteroscopy for what feels like an age. It has taken 8 months from scan to see consultant. And now waiting for Hysteroscopy. I have emailed in relation to accepting a cancellation which I have been told they have updated the team with...
So I've have a lot to update you on, the results are in and there has been a recurrence in my endometrial cancer. I have a 3 1/2 cm tumour at the top of my vault. I have had persistent bleeding so have been rushed through, for which I am grateful of....
I have received an NHS message inviting me for a Covid booster due to risk from "a health condition or medical treatment." I had 27 sessions of pelvic radiotherapy which ended in March. I know chemotherapy can cause vulnerabilities (I didn't have that...
I had my first brachytherapy this morning and 5 mins into it I had the sensation of extreme giddiness like I was going to black out. It was frightening. The brachytherapy itself felt fine. Has anyone else had this? Anyone know what the cause could be...
Hi I have found out recently that I am to have external radiotherapy, 25 times over 5 weeks. I spoke to the radio therapist who said I wouldn’t be able to drive myself and would need lifts, she said I would be too tired and fatigued to drive. i was...
Hi, I have just had my last chemo and will now start radiotherapy. Does anyone know how long after I can start ? Thanks
Hi everyone I had my total hysterectomy in September 2023 and finished my course of radiotherapy in February. I had my first follow up appt yesterday. I was nervous as I didn't know what to expect. The doctor I saw was kind and I did not feel rushed...
I'm currently waiting for the results of biopsies after a hysteroscopy last week due to a thickened endometrial lining and non stop bleeding for 4 months. Of course, I have turned to Google but I'm struggling to find anything about women my age going...
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