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HI Womb Community (Ladies), As mentioned in my previous post regarding how uncomfortable the Vault Smear Teast Is and not to mention once again the dreaded waiting times regarding results. My appointment was on 24th December 2024 at 13:35 pm at the...
Hi I’m just wondering if anyone has experienced gastritis when on immunotherapy treatment for endometrial cancer. I have been struggling with nausea, no appetite and not eating much at all for over 4 weeks now. I had an endoscopy last week which showed...
Hi i am new to this forum, been browsing for a few weeks though. My journey to date from first having a bleed to open hysterectomy a few weeks ago has been one of confusion and conflicting information..and then twice things have happened with lightening...
Hi, I had endometrial cancer last year and now I have some light spotting, I called to make an appointment but they're not seeing me for 2 weeks? Is it ok to wait that long for an appointment or do I need to be seen sooner? Thanks!
Hi Out of curiosity how many clinics did those of you who've had radiotherapy have? I've just had my 16th dose (of 25) and have started to develop some tummy pains. According to my schedule I was supposed to have my second tomorrow but it's been cancelled...
I had a hysterectomy at the beginning of November 2024 after being diagnosed with stage 3 womb cancer . I have physically recovered really well and am nearly back to some sort of normality - whatever that is when you have been diagnosed with cancer. Is...
I’ve been on here asking questions and everyone has been so kind and generous in sharing their experiences. My first oncology appointment is on the 8 th January and at that time I will be 6 weeks post laparoscopic hysterectomy. My question this time...
Hello, I was diagnosed with Stage 1, Grade 1a Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma mid November. My symptoms really became apparent in August after increasing my HRT in June, i thought it was all related, sore breasts, anxiety and bleeding. I spoke to the doctor...
I have been diagnosed with endometrial cancer and am waiting to find the results of and mri and ct scan I know it’s only 10 days wait but each day feels like an eternity how do I cope with the waiting
Hi I sm due to have a total hysterectomy tomorrow I a very anxious and afraid i don't know if its the througt of it I know I need to have it done just wondering if its as bad I you think it's going to be I am due keyhole surgery but as I have ulcerative...
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