Waiting game

Hi Lurcherlover

Welcome to the Womb group.

I am sorry to hear that you have some bleeding and that the ultrasound has shown some thickening. 

What would normally happen next is a hysteroscopy/biopsy to have a closer look and to take some samples and to hopefully rule out any cancer. I wonder if it is worth contacting your hospital and asking whether you could be put on a short notice cancellation list? Some hospitals are able to do this and it may mean that you have the tests done earlier. 

Sometimes it all can feel like it all happens at one. Am sorry to hear about the angina. It must feel difficult to cope with it all whilst also caring for your husband. 

We do have a Support Line if you feel like chatting to someone would help. They are lovely on there. The details are below. 

If there is anything you need or want to ask about, please do so.

Jane

I hear you. I was diagnosed with early stage EC last year and already have other complex medical issues. Autoimmune disease, diabetes, asthma etc...plus I am also a carer for my husband who has complex health issues and disability.

I'm afraid having other pre-existing medical issues doesn't spare you from also getting cancer or any other problem and it's very hard to cope sometimes with all these things at once. The only way I can cope is by taking each day at a time, which sounds a tad trite but the only way to carry on. At the start I felt overwhelmed but it does get better in time.

As you are a carer, do you have any support you can lean on at this difficult time? Family, carer's support etc....?

It's finding your 'village' however small that is that can help. I also talked to the Mac Millan Nurses at one point and that helped a bit but it's finding that strengh inside you that carries you through. We are all individuals and find different ways of coping but it's not hopeless. You are here for a start - and that's a good place to start.

I’m so sorry to hear this Lurcherlover. My husband also has Parkinson’s (he’s 57 and was diagnosed 4 years ago). It’s a dreadful illness isn’t it and everything feels even more overwhelming when you’re ill yourself on top. Have you got a care package in place for your husband, or is he resistant to having one like mine was? Since my cancer diagnosis, carers now come in each day and also take him out for a couple of hours, which has made such a difference, so it’s worth pursuing if you haven’t already.  Sending you a hug.

Your tip about taking one day at a time is such a good one Lolabear and that’s just how I get through things too. If it’s an especially bad day I try to think tomorrow will be better and often it is. My two little dogs are my comfort as well and really help. All the very best to you.

Hi Lemonpip .my husband has had Parkinson's for 20 years now , sometimes he can walk a little with his stick,most of the time he needs me to help, we don't think he quite needs carers in yet. He does get very emotional about things , and he is obviously concerned about my health too. Plus I've always been a 'get on with it ' sort of person and hate asking others for help. This is a first for me , actually talking to someone about my feelings. ( I'm always the strong one ) 

I do work 4 mornings a week , 2 from home but thinking I will need to give it up soon. Plus I get out with the dog everyday for a couple of hours . 

If i get bad news it will all change no doubt.  

Hugs back at ya  

Hi Lolabear , 

I was also diagnosed with MGUS 5 years ago. I learnt to push that to the back of my mind , after worrying for the first 3 years about getting myeloma.my bloods are good, so fingers crossed. 

My middle son, at 24 had testicular cancer , it was treated so quickly, then in the same year my sister died of bowl cancer (10 years ago,) after a year of treatment that made her ill! Since then her daughter has survived breast cancer, my other sister has been diagnosed with blood cancer , her son has survived colon cancer and her husband died of a brain tumour. 

I just feel that I'm bound to get it , weird isn't it ? It's the waiting ...........

That is/was so similar to my situation and it’s physically and mentally exhausting isn’t it? Once I had my diagnosis things had to change though and thankfully my husband agreed. One huge improvement was when we got an electric wheelchair from Etech Mobility, as it gives him some independence from me and it means no more pushing heavy wheelchairs about and him getting cross and frustrated. They’re compact and a nice design too. When I take the dogs for a walk in the park, hubby now shoots off by himself (at speed) and we meet back at our car, which is great for both of us. Thought I’d share the above in case it’s an option that helps you. I was working from home myself but am finishing work at the end of this month thank goodness x

Crikey you've been through the mill. You are still standing strong though by the sound of it. Let's hope it all works out for you and get some good news soon. Sending hugs...

Hi there. I too had the above post menopausal and went to the doctor at 57 for what transpired to be an abundant womb, becoming more abundant. After various investigations, they gave me a progesterone coil for 6 years. Hopefully this has done the trick for me as it has been removed. I hope for you that soon you have answers, I do remember it was a very stressful time, particularly as I had had cells removed( frozen out) as a young woman. It sounds like you have a lot on your plate, which hopefully you can have some of which dealt with. Wishing you well. Pepper P. X