My first treatment will be September 12. I am having Pacitaxel / Carboplatin. Just curious how long this typically takes ? My appointment app has me booked in for 6 hours and 15 min. I'm sure they overestimated the time just so I'm prepared.
So I had my radical hysterectomy 6 weeks ago Monday. I start chemo on the 12th. I have high grade stage 3C serous . Just today started feeling weird "down there ". I wouldn't say pain...just a little bit of discomfort. I'm thinking it's likely my...
Hi all, I’ve had various scans and blood tests for suspected Womb cancer due to sudden post menopausal bleeding 6yrs after my last period and an endometrial ablation. Something has shown up on the ultrasound scan and I have a slight borderline thickening...
I have been diagnosed with grade 3 endometrial cancer .CT scan showed no gross extention , I'm hoping this means it hasn't spread outside uterus . Been told I will have robotic surgery .I'm still in a bit of shock at the diagnosis . I think I'm just looking...
Is anyone else really angry that this is happening to them? it’s very early days and my hysterectomy isn’t until 5th October, but I’m feeling very negative, people keep saying… be positive, stay strong, no point in worrying about what ifs. I didn’t...
Finally had my follow up appointment today . Have stage 3C high grade EC. Not quite healed inside from my surgery so it will be 2-3 weeks and then I will start chemo. Will also have radiation Nothing I didn't expect, although I of course forgot to ask...
Hi My biopsy came back as negative for cancer however the pathologist suggested another urgent biopsy should be carried out to determine what is causing the thickening of my womb. Last year I experienced bleeding even though I’m past the menopause....
A few weeks ago I developed a persistent cough so checked it out with my GP. She did all the checks but didn't find anything untoward. Since then I've developed some uncomfortable swallowing and burning pain in my chest and have started to lose weight...
Having had my hysteroscopy this morning, I thought I would share my experience as you do read some horror stories. First of all the doctor went through the results of the ultrasound (in my case showed a slight thickening, but he didn't think there was...
This is my first time posting on any forum. I'm a little worried about my uterus and wondered if anyone could pass on their experience and knowledge of thick uterine linings and cancer. I am 33 years old and a mum of two little boys. I was diagnosed...
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