I've seen oncologist today and will start chemo next week hopefully , my only concern is he said only 5% of patients benefit from chemo and I will also have radiotherapy afterwards.He mentioned P53 positive ?
I first had my hysteroscopy 8th December. My hysterectomy is 5th Feb. Almost two months later. I’m a private patient. I’m curious, how long did others wait from point of hysteroscopy til surgery? Are you private or nhs? My previous Gynae assured me...
Hi I am half way through my radiotherapy. I have extremely sore back passage and skin around it. The pain is intense at times. I also have an urgent urge to go but nothing happens, just spasms of pain. This has all got worse in the last couple of days...
Had op today - hoping for laparoscopic but had to be abdominal. Worst was the waiting - didn’t go to theatre till 3.30 - but was back on ward by 6pm and feeling reasonably ok. such a relief that it’s done and can move forward.
Hello. I start Dostarlimab immunotherapy tomorrow. I like to know everything as I used to be a chemotherapy sister, but find the answers regarding side effects about Dostarlimab very stressful. The answer is no one knows! Some side effects can occur in...
Hello, I’ve had two failed hysteroscopy due to scarring from an endometrial ablation. I am post menopausal (53 years old) and had some bleeding, pelvic pain, lower abdominal cramps and thickened womb lining 14mm - identified on a transvaginal scan....
Hi everyone I hope your treatment is going to plan, I would love to hear if anyone is or has had robotic surgery? I was told on Wednesday I will have a total hysterectomy including cervix, ovaries and fallopian tubes by robotic surgery early in the...
These washings are performed along side hysterectomy’s and BSO peritoneal washings not sure if that's near the stomach or uterus areas Has anyone had these washings during their hysterectomy operation and theve come back positive please or some cells...
Hi everyone I don't come on that often although I read mostly all the posts, anyway I have been living with my wee Cancer pal for nearly 18 months, I eventually seen the robotics consultant on 14th December 2023 Dr May wasn't too happy about my weight...
Hello Ladies I'm hoping someone may have a little bit of advice for me. I've been fairly fortunate on this cancer journey & was told I was officially cancer free almost 2 weeks ago. My problem has only just started and I will be contacting my CNS...
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