I had a CT scan for an unrelated condition and then was told I had thickening of the womb and needed another scan. What I was wondering was can you have womb cancer without any symptoms? No bleeding or pain....
Well they say most womb cancers are caught early , and therefore with excellent prospects for treatment, because of bleeding. So, I think if it was womb cancer without getting to the point of causing bleeding or any symptoms it would be really early.
Also, the vast majority of womb symptoms are not cancer.
It seems you are being well looked after, so hope you get a reassuring outcome quickly.
Try to do distracting things you enjoy, as waiting is the worst thing.
Thanks for your reply, the docs are fast tracking me so now have an appointment in 12 days time for a biopsy to be taken, all scary stuff, think I am more worried having that procedure done and the waiting game. Keeping busy is the answer I think.
Hello Skye well womb cancer starts with hyperplasia which just means overgrowth of the lining which could turn cancerous if it's not dealt with. You don't say your age but if you're post menopausal then normally the lining is thin due to drop in hormones. If you're not then thickening and thinning occurs through your cycle. Main thing is you're getting it investigated and if there are abnormal cells it would be lucky indeed to have nipped it in the bud!
Hi thanks for your reply, I will be 66 tomorrow so not the best birthday present.... apparently I have cysts as well as thickening of the lining, really don't know anything about this condition and have been told by my children to not 'google' as I will worry more... biopsy on the 12th November....
Please try not to worry too much (easier said than done, I know). I experienced bleeding at the beginning of September and went to my GP, who referred me to gynaecology at my local hospital (I'm in Spain so things may be done differently here). On examination something was found that the doctor said could either be a polyp or a tumour - and the thickness of my womb lining was measured at 17mm which was very thick indeed as the norrm for someone of my age (63) is between 3-5mm. The results of the biopsy came back as adenocarcinoma, which the specialist explained is a "good" type of cancer to have - if there can be such a thing - as it is slow growing and very likely to be contained within the womb meaning that only a hysterectomy is needed by way of treatment. My MRI scan showed the tumour to be stage 1a although that is yet to be confirmed by the post operative study.
I had my hysterectomy (done laparascopically) one week and two days ago, and was able to be discharged from the hospital the day after surgery. I haven't had very much pain (no painkillers at all for the last four days) and am fully mobile, able to go out and walk around, as long as I'm careful (no lifting or doing housework, although I did a bit of ironing yesterday after my husband put the ironing board up for me - the things we will do to stave off boredom! ).
Your investigations may very well not result in a cancer diagnosis, but even if it does it may be easily treatable and not something to be in mortal fear of. Enjoy your birthday, keep busy and especially do nice things to keep your mind from dwelling on the test results. Very best wishes.
