I have confirmed Endometrial cancer . I only rang to enquire if I could have a smear test as a precaution due to light blood spotting as I am post menopause by about 15 years ( I am 65) as they don't do smears a in my age group my GP referred me for tests.. Thank God she did. everything has moved very quickly. After the initial ultra sound i was told my womb lining was 20mm, and I had a Polyp. I was admitted onto day ward for biopsies on 25th May resulting in the confirmation on 9th June that the Polyp was large and cancerous. I had a CT scan the following day which I am advised is showing - Thankfully - no spread though cells are growing quickly.. Tomorrow is a big day for me as I go for my consultation and pre op for full Hysterectomy including Uterus, Ovaries and Fallopian tubes, and anything else deemed necessary to give me my best chance. In all honesty I don't think it's hit me yet, everyone keeps saying " Your very calm about it all " and I do feel calm as I Can't do anything about it myself, I will put my trust in the people that can, I am prepared for the worst ( I think) and Hope for the best, as I know things could be a lot worse.. I do have wobbles, a few tears now and again but I made it clear from the start to those around me I wanted to be open and talk freely about whats going on I don't want it to be a Taboo subject, and for me anyway, this is helpful. I wish everyone using this Forum well, keep your chin up....Onwards and Upwards....I'll be back with an Update ............
Hi Expecttheunexpected. I went through all of this last year smack in the middle of lockdowns. I consulted my GP on 3rd June had to wait between every scan until diagnosis 20th August, Op on 17th September, Brachytherapy 28th October, 3rd November and 5the November. So basically 5 months which, in the scheme of things going on, I thought pretty good. Initially I assume the 2 weeks wait pathway meant from speaking to GP to op being done - that's in a perfect world.
Take comfort that Endometrial Cancer is a slow growing cancer. Try not to worry, easy to say, impossible to do!
Sending hugs, Barb xx
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Hi Expecttheunexpected, I'm absolutely fine. Had my third three-monthly check-up last week and all's well. All's healed well and minimal side effects from Brachytherapy. Just monitoring my foot that suddenly swelled up for possible lymphoedema.
I agree the waiting is awful, you wait for a test, then results, then MDT meetings, then op, then histology, then adjuvant treatments, the list goes on. I remember what seemed like months staring at the ceiling in the dark every night with worrying thoughts. I just realised that last night I slept through a full night, well until 6am at least!
You're doing the best thing in being open and talking and things, they say it's good to talk and let it all out!
All the best, hugs your way, Barb xx 
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