Hi, I had a small post menopausal bleed, lasting less than 24 hours, at the end of April. I saw my nurse practitioner the following day, who took bloods and swabs to rule out infection. She also referred me to hospital for further investigation. Bloods and swabs were clear.
At hospital I was examined and a biopsy was taken and everything looked okay, although an appointment for an internal ultrasound was requested. Other than the 'spotting', I had no symptoms and don't meet any of the risk factors and I left feeling reassured.
I had a call to go back last Tuesday, to be told I had grade 1, endometrial cancer and I was scheduled for a full hysterectomy, inc. fallopian tubes and ovaries on 30th May.
They checked for Lynch's and that was negative-he said I am just very unlucky. I am so pleased I had it checked out.
Hi Lola72. Welcome to our corner in the Online Community. Wow that must be some sort or record the speed at which you've been tested and given a date for surgery!
My symptoms was also a negligible PMB, pink mucous like spotting I was going to ignore. I'm so glad my bestie nagged me to get it checked out. I'd never had gynae problems other than painful smear tests, had sailed through the menopause with nothing other than hot flushes. Cancer was the very last thing I expected. TBH I'd never heard of Endometrial cancer.
So good you got it checked out. Smear tests, nor blood tests do not detect this type of cancer.
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It might also be a good idea to download this booklet Understanding Womb (Endometrial) Cancer. I found it invaluable on my journey.
Click on the link I’ve created to find out more information covering diagnosis and treatments for Womb cancer.
You might also find this link to what to take in my overnight bag useful for when you have surgery.
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