Hi All, did anyone go ahead with surgery whilst having a cold. struck me overnight, I'm due on Friday 4th.
Hello everyone, I had a further hysteroscopy last week. This was the first time with NHS Scotland, as I'd had private health cover through work previously (I'm out of work now). They were lovely. In fact much better than the private hospital! When...
Hi ladies I finished my radiotherapy treatment at the end of June this year. I have recently had a follow up appointment from the radiotherapy department to check that side effects were alright, that was this month. This was a telephone appointment...
Hi All, I'm currently waiting for a letter revealing the big date. I've been seen by the anaesthetist a week ago. Now everyone around me is sniffling and I'm starting myself The question is would it be wise to get the jab quickly (not sure if the content...
Hiya How many weeks do you need off work after having a laparoscopic hysterectomy. I’m a teaching assistant working with 5/6 year olds and the hospital has given me a sick note for 4 weeks . Is this enough time to recover or will I need more time? I...
Hello, my endometrial cancer returned in January after three years and I’ve had palliative chemotherapy and radiotherapy which ended in August. I’ll have a scan in November to check whether it has been successful in shrinking and containing the tumour...
It will be three years in January since I had my hysterectomy (click on my name if you’d like to read my story) but I still remember how helpful I found it to make a packing list for my hospital overnight bag and even to go out and buy a few new things...
I had my 1st chemo of carboplatin and paclitaxel last Friday. I am aching and in pain nearly everywhere. Didn't expect it to hurt this much. Did anyone else experience this? Is it normal?
So am having radical hysterectomy with lymph nodes on tuesday; we had to cancel our late summer holiday - so looking for realistic experience of whether we will be able to go away and enjoy a trip for xmas? I am due radiotherapy currently.
Hi, I’m 12 weeks post surgery now and over the last few weeks I’ve noticed that my lips are dry and sensitive (especially to spicy foods) and I’ve also developed some eczema on one foot (never had this before)… I’m just wondering if it’s coincidence...
