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I had my first oncology appointment today and am 6 weeks post hysterectomy with ovaries, cervix and tubes removed. I went to the appointment today armed with loads of questions and was told that the histology and my recent CT scan suggested the surgery...
I’m new here and safely home following a radical hysterectomy yesterday afternoon. I as initially diagnosed with stage 2 grade 2 endometrial cancer with some spread to the cervix but contained. CT scan showed no signs of any spread in October. the surgeon...
Hi just wondering if anybody thats had keyhole surgery has had pain in the bottom wound that's lasted over a week pain killers not working feels like I am bruised no other problems with the wounds
Hi Those of you were tested what triggered the test? Did you ask for it? Due to family history I would like to get tested for assurance if nothing else but it's not been mentioned to me. Thanks
Hi, I am just over 4 weeks post hysterectomy and not driven yet as still bleeding and in pain. I have been relying on family to take me to appointments but none of them live locally to me so its a big trek for them. When I saw the oncologist I did tell...
Morning all been reading through the posts and have found this site to be full of brave inspirational women, I applaud you x I am Maria, 55 from Liverpool, I had a slight bleed late September and again early October after 3 years of being period...
Hello there, I've been reading discussions since I was diagnosed in August. Only just feel up to joining in. I have serous endometrial cancer, I've had surgery, waiting for my meet up with chemo nurse before therapy. Still can't decide whether to try...
Hi, this is my first time posting. I’ve been diagnosed with grade 1, probable stage 1a cancer, so thankfully likely very early. However, I’m increasingly worried about the wait for the operation. My biopsy was 12 Nov, it was confirmed as cancer on 26...
Hello i am new to this but what a good idea to be able to share the journey and swap advice/give support emotionally. I am three weeks postop after total hysterectomy with 8 groin nodes removed for histology and a omental biopsy. I am given...
Hello Ladies, (womb women ), I hope everyone here are doing well and getting the great support this group gives as at times we no we shouldn't but we do and that is Doctor Google most times worries the heck out of you and then we come on to MacMillians...
