Totally freaked out after speaking to my dr

Hi Scotkb,

A mass may not necessarily be cancer. There was a lady opposite me in hospital who had a hysterectomy because they couldn't get her benign mass out otherwise.It was the size of an iceberg lettuce. Only after the hysteroscopy will they be able to tell what's going on. Try not to worry. They are very good at sorting things out these days.  xxxx

Hello Scotkb, The mass could be something benign, as NannyAnny says. It could be a large fibroid, for example. It's understandable that  you'll worry when you hear certain words used like this but sometimes doctor's forget that we lay people don't always interpret what they're saying in the way they meant it.  I agree that until the hysteroscopy and biopsy are done, no one can say for sure either way. Do hold on to the fact that if it is found you have womb cancer, it's highly treatable when caught early, with surgery in the form of a hysterectomy often being all that's needed  I hope that when you have your procedure it will go well and that you won't have to wait too long for your results. We often say here that it helps to keep busy and to distract yourself if you can. Keep doing the things you enjoy whilst you wait - it won't stop you worrying, I know, but often it's keeping things as normal as possible that helps us to keep some perspective on what's happening. Gentle hugs and lots of good wishes coming your way x

Thank you for your reply. I’m trying to stay calm and think positive. Reading your message has helped me lots

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Thank you for your reply and your wise words xx

Hey there, no absolutely not.  It could be a number of things.  I am going through exactly the same at the moment and recently had a hysteroscopy but one of the consultants I spoke to mentioned fibroids, polyps but they have to rule out cancer which is why biopsies taken and scans carried out.  I wish you all the best xx

Even if it is cancer it can be treated. Waiting is the worst part. Wishing you a good outcome!