Symptoms

There are allsorts of symptoms for cancer and there could be many reasons why you are having the symptoms. The only way to find out is to have the tests and then you will know what you are dealing with. But if it does turn out to be cancer it can be treated successfully. I’ve been through it and you have to take one step at a time. Try not to torture yourself with worry. 

Hope your appointment is not too far in the future. Just tell them everything you think is relevant. The treatment and care you receive will help you I’m sure.

wishing you well

Hi sky blue,

the most important thing is that you are getting checked out, to put your mind at ease a bit, 90% of people who have a womb biopsy get the all clear. 

Lots of people pass through the group and get the all clear, things like polyps, fibroids and hyperplasia can cause the same symptoms. The only way to know what's happening for sure is to attend all of the appointments and get a proper diagnosis from the medics, 

whatever happens we are here to wait with you, we all know how stressful waiting can be.

 Lots of love 

xxx

Hello sky blue,

Welcome from me too on this beautiful, sunny day. I agree with the lovely ladies who have already been in touch that your symptoms could be due to a number of things. The only way to know for sure is to see your gynaecologist and, if they feel it necessary, to have any tests they recommend. These might include an ultrasound scan and /or a hysteroscopy where they look inside with a tiny camera. Scans and hysteroscopy procedures can certainly detect fibroids and polyps. If your gynaecologist suspects cancer then they'll probably do a biopsy too.

So, here are some positive thoughts to hold on to. All these tests can rule things out as well as in. The common things are more common, but if  they do find any cancer then the good thing is that they'll be on to it quickly. Womb cancer caught early is highly treatable with surgery often being all that's needed. Some centres offer hormone treatment to younger ladies like yourself who have hyperplasia. Fibroids can be treated surgically or through other medical treatments. Polyps are usually removed and 90% of polyps are benign and again can be removed. It's natural to be worried about symptoms but it is t always bad news as some ladies here can testify. It wasn't good news for me but 2yrs on from the end of treatment things are going well and life is good.

Make a list of questions you want to ask at your appointment , take a notebook on the day so you can write down what the doctors say. Try to keep busy in the run up to your appointment and keep doing the hints you enjoy - experience shows that this can help keep perspective on things. You've found a safe harbour here to wait, to ask questions and to chat with ladies who understand how you feel. I hope all your worries prove unfounded; either way we are here to share your journey with you x