My surgery happened on Tuesday 14th using the Da Vinci robot. Everything was removed including a number of lymph nodes. However, they could see that these were enlarged and so it’s pretty much going to involve further treatment. 4-6 weeks for results...
My mum has endometrial cancer which has spread to her lungs. She has gone through chemo & hormones but no success and has now been offered lenvatinib with pembrolizumab - checkpoint inhibitor (immunotherapy drugs) she's 79 and looking to me for advice...
Hi Everyone I have been refered to a clinical oncologist and I am wondering what to expect at my first appointment, how long it may be and will it envolve any examinations and scans. Thanks Kira
Hi there just a quick update from me as I finally had some great news following my surgery (robotic) on 28th Feb. I've been really struggling with the waiting as I've recovered well from surgery and just want to be able to move forward. My CNS phoned...
Sorry if this is repeating other posts but just wanted a little advice. I’m 46 and post menopausal. My periods stopped early which may be because I only have 1 ovary. I had the other removed approx 15 years ago as I had a benign dermoid tumour. I...
47 here - peri-menopause with erratic periods for the past year... but then I started bleeding like a heavy period with cramping (5 weeks and counting). Saw my OB/GYN at week 4 - had a transvaginal ultrasound showing 18.7 thickness and a 4.7 cyst on my...
Had a call from my surgeon’s secretary with new date for my surgery postponed from Tuesday. Thank you for the supportive words. My new date is Tuesday 14th March. However, there is the junior doctors strike though at this point his team are not effected...
What a week. All prepared to go into hospital for my robotic assisted hysterectomy on Friday 17th March. Got a phone call on Tuesday to say it was cancelled. New date 30th March. OK devastated but started making preparations for the weekend to make up...
Evening ladies, Hope your all well, I had an unexpected call from my oncologist yesterday to give me the results of the ct scan for my check up. I am pleased to say I’m still stable and nothing has changed, I am so relieved. She said is very pleased...
Hi, I finished my radio and chemo treatment 5 weeks ago but pelvis and lower back is very stiff and at times painful and hard to walk. Also got neuropathy in both feet. Am doing light exercises to strengthen the core area and walking about an hour a day...
