Hi
i am aged 51 and post menopausal. I have recently had several bleeds.
I did have an endometrial ablation 25 years ago for heavy bleeding.
I went to the doctor which referred me to the gynaecologist on the two week pathway. This was in November.
so far I have had smear, which was fine. Ultrasound, which showed some thickening. I then had Hysteroscopy and a biopsy of the tissue and to look at my ovaries and womb-there was an issue with the biopsy as they couldn’t get enough cells due to scarring of the endometrial . they also couldn’t see past the scarring and see my ovaries.
I am now waiting for an MRI scan to see what that shows.
Worried sick and an emotional mess.
has anyone else had problems like this?
xxx
Hi and welcome to our little corner of the Online Community. Your post reads like so many ladies who have joined this group so you are not alone. You'll find a lovely group of supportive ladies here who have all been exactly where you are now. Any possibility of cancer diagnosis brings all sorts of stress and fears and if anyone can hold your hand and reassure you we will as you’re not alone in this. We're all at the start, in the middle or the end of what can only be described as a roller-coaster ride. The ride no-one wants to get on.
It’s always helpful to others if you write a little something (or a lot) about yourself and how you came to find yourself here. You can enter it into your profile (click on your username and select “Profile”) It’s helpful to other members with a similar diagnosis who can then hopefully answer your questions. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. You can amend or update it at any time. If you’re not sure what to write, just click on my username.
If you want to ask any of us any questions please come back and do so. There's always someone around and we can offer a shoulder to cry on, a hand to hold or listen to a rant, we’re here for you.
It might also be a good idea to download this booklet Understanding Womb (Endometrial) Cancer. I found it invaluable on my journey.
Click on the link I’ve created to find out more information covering diagnosis and treatments for Womb cancer.
You might also find this link to what to take in my overnight bag useful for when you have surgery.
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Sending you welcoming hugs, Barb xx
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