I’m not sure if anyone remembers me. Either way it doesn’t matter. I’m out the other side and doing ok. But today we have had the devastating news that my husband has mesothelioma. There is no cure. We meet the oncologist next week and he may or may not...
Hi everyone I know that this may seem like a silly question but has anyone had “hot flushes “ after their hysterectomy. I had my operation at end of October with ovaries removed. Luckily, I did not require any further treatment. Having gone through...
Hi all, Having a bit of a wobble and feel a bit stupid today, was washing my hair before and burst into tears at the thought of losing it. I had my first chemo session yesterday so feel like it’s a waiting game for it to fall out now. Feels so silly...
Good afternoon everyone so coming up to 2 years of menopause (no period) 3 months on hrt. On Christmas day i started bleeding quite heavy (never suffered from heavy periods when i had them) spoke to the doctor today and have been put on the 2 week referral...
Firstly thank you for accepting me into this group. I had a hysteroscopy last week and I then got a call a week later to have an urgent follow up appointment to discuss my results. I’m still in shock at being told I have endometrial cancer and I’m now...
Evening all, Had my first chemo today and it was definitely eventful. They had a bit of trouble finding a vein in my hand which was a bit painful, everything went well with the pre meds and the flush. Time for the 3 hours of piclataxil not even been...
I know that this time of year can be especially difficult for so many, but i just wanted to send you all a little Christmas love and hope for the New Year. i am thinking of you all as you deal with just being diagnosed, to starting new treatment and...
Hi all, I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. Tomorrow is my first round of chemotherapy fingers crossed as I have a bit of a cold. I have been fine about it but now it’s almost here I’m nervous and feeling a but anxious
When I met with my consultant she said thst she would schedule my hysterectomy for mid January. I am now starting to worry that Covid19 might impact on the timescale she suggested. Anyone know if treatments were affected in previous lockdowns? Thank ...
I am 59 , had breast cancer 4 years ago so after mastectomy have been on tamoxifen ever since. Periods stopped August 2018. Beginning of November had a week of bloating and mild pelvic pain so rang GP. NP suggested blood test CA125 which came back a few...
