Hi I have a thickened wall and thybroids possibly bad but they want to do biopsy under general and I'm scared . Had 4 c sections and gran died at 56 from cancer womb so I'm scared
Hi Lightstar,
Sorry you find yourself here. I don't know how old you are, but I know fibroids shrink after the menopause. They weren't worried about mine!! I also wouldn't worry about the fact your gran died with womb cancer. My husband had throat cancer 14 years ago, when I knew my grandad hadn't survived it. But, grandad had no radiotherapy. (no such thing then) Times have changed and treatments have greatly improved. Good luck xxxx
Hello Lightstar, welcome to the forum. I’m no expert, but as you’ve had 4 c sections I’m presuming you probably have problems having any sort of examination in there! So a general will make it much easier for everyone. It’s natural that you are feeling scared stiff, and worried, you don’t know what you’re dealing with yet. We all agree here that the waiting is the worst thing. Hopefully you won’t have to wait too long for an answer, so fingers crossed for you, and as Nannyanny has already said, treatment is very good these days for all sorts of problems.
Viv x
Aw, chin up Lightstar. There are lots of other things it could be, not necessarily cancer, so try not to worry yourself for now. I was diagnosed with womb cancer aged 56. Totally surprised. I had surgery to remove womb, cervix, ovaries and fallopian tubes. I did not need further treatment. I am still here fighting fit over 3 years later. Wishing you all the best. LR.
Hi . That's one thing we've all got in common here. The ability to burst into tears when alone but you're not alone here, we're all here for you.
Barb xx
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