I attended the hospital for a Biopsy on the 6th June, this was done by the 1st Consultant Gynaecologist (I have met 3). She then came to see me when I recovered to say she was suspicious of the biopsy. I was very groggy and so didnt really take it in. I went back to work and then eventually received an appt on the 6th June to attend for results. I was so convinced this was going to be nothing I drove there myself. There was no clinic on and the consultant came down to see me . When I went into her room my first thought was, "Oh there is no one else in here, it cant be that bad" She then looked at me and said her suspicions were confirmed, it was Endometrial Cancer, she just straight out said it. She must have done it so many times that she realised the best way to say it is just to say it straight. I went into shock and heard very little of what she said after that.
She then said she had organised scans for me the day before I saw her, and she was going on holiday next week and she would see me when she returned. I went for the CT scan as I couldn't do MRI (Claustrophobia). I was then discussed at the MDT meeting on the Thursday by a different Consultant, but I was glad as it didn't delay anything. I received another appt to go in and see the Consultant for the scan results on the 13th June. This time I took a friend with me. He told me the cancer was contained in the womb but was in the muscle of the womb. I was relieved, but still scared, so we had a discussion about the treatment options, which will be a radical hysterectomy with an abdominal wash. All will be sent to the lab for Analysis. So I left and waited for the date, but I was very anxious so I called the waiting list. I found out the hospital I wanted my surgery in had no soon slots. I was then given an appt at my local hospital (I work there!) . I took this as I dont want to delay my treatment. I now have to go back and see another Consultant who will be doing my surgery. He is a Consultant and very experienced, and it is on a waiting list initiative.
So far I have seen 2 different consultants, soon to be 3. But one thing I will say, I am totally and utterly bowled over by the speed of referral, scans and treatment. My date for surgery is 6th July. So from Biopsy, to results, to surgery 1 MONTH!!!
