Hi all,
I hope I am posting in the right place, sorry if not. I am looking for some reassurance please. have been referred on a 'suspected cancer' referral. I had an internal scan due to heavy, erratic, un predictable periods lasting weeks and resulting in anemia, low vitamin D etc... I have also been feeling sick and just not myself so my GP sent me for a scan as I have a history of polyps and PCOS etc..
The scan showed a thickend endomterium of 17mm. At the point of scanning I had just stopped bleeding 2 days ago ( after a 4 week episode). My GP said my endometrium should have been at it's thinnest at this point so referred me. I had a call today inviting me to see the consultant on Monday morning. Is that normal procedure? No additional scans etc at this point? Does this mean they do not suspect anything is amiss?
I am 37 years old with a history of gynecological issues. I have also lost a little bit of weight ( nothing major) but haven't tried to do so. I am also experiencing pelvic pressure and discomfort.
I'm waffling now but brain is in over drive. Any experience would be excellent, either way just want to walk in knowing a bit more about the process than I do currently.
Thanks 
Hello MrsHutch24
Welcome to the Womb group.
I am sorry to hear that you have had some concerning symptoms.
With the symptoms you have it would be normal to put you on the 2 week pathway and that simply means that you have some symptoms that in some people may be a sign of cancer. And they always want to rule out the most serious potential causes first.
The ultrasound scan is the normal first step and as it has shown some hyperplasia then it would be normal to see a consultant for further checks.
This may mean check with a camera and a sample of cells taken. I was also asked general medical questions and more detailed questions about my periods and pregnancy.
However there are several possible reasons for your symptoms and cancer is just one of them.
Endometrial Hyperplasia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
For me it was the ultrasounds first. Then a biopsy. At the biopsy appointment I was told I needed a CT but for me I think they were fairly sure what the problem was from the first ultrasound. After the testing was done, it was a couple of weeks before I saw the consultant to plan my treatment.
I wouldn't expect you to have a CT at this point as they are mainly done to stage a cancer that has already been diagnosed.
Jane
I would expect it to be a chat about gynae and medical history. Examination and possible talk about hysteroscopy/biopsy. These are the normal routine next steps and they are looking to see what is causing the hyperplasia. Sometimes it is something that can be left and will resolve itself. But a biopsy is normally done at some point to rule out any pre cancer or cancer. Once cancer is ruled out then treatment will depend on what's going on. But its an appointment to look at things more thoroughly really.
After the appointment things will probably be a lot clearer.
Good Luck
Jane
