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Hi there, New to the group. I’m 49 years old, I had the contraceptive implant in for many years so I wasn’t having periods, then last summer (2023) I had menopausal symptoms and started HRT, and in June of this year (2024) had the implant removed. No...
Good evening, my mother was diagnosed on November 1st with endometrial cancer, poorly differentiated serous type, p53 positive and p16 positive with the mass more than 50%, after several tests they found that it seems to be confined to the uterus and...
Hi everyone, I have an 8mm womb lining with cystic spaces. No masses seen on ultrasound. I was sent for a biopsy and the consultant said my womb was sore...it was very painful when she tried to do the biopsy. She said she couldn't get a big enough...
Hi all, my name is Rhona and this is my first post. I was diagnosed with stage 3 womb cancer August 2023 and have had chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The radiotherapy ended February 2024. Long history follows! My oncologist has me on letrozole following...
Evening all min have just been diagnosed with low grade endometrial cancer.. I was told I would get an mri scan within 2 week then a hysterectomy mid Jan, have just received a letter for a ct scan for mid Jan.. will I need both or does the ct replace...
Hi am so nervous just been told I’ve a 11 and half thickness in my womb been in the menopause for two years had the test waiting for results
Hi there, Just got back from the doctor and I have a biopsy scheduled on Jan 20. I have no symptoms but 6 months ago I had an ultrasound and I had a thickness of 7. Recently it was 6. They found a trace of blood in my urine so my doctor wants to do...
Hi, I am new here. I had a hysterectomy in November for suspected grade 1 endometrial cancer. Histology results came back that say its actually grade 2 and stage 3a. I am waiting to talk to an oncologist about further treatment. I know most likely chemotherapy...
Hi I’m lucky in that I’ve had my surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy and hopefully all clear now. I was wondering if anyone on the forum has had their first check up after everything. I had my first one today, however it was just a chat and nothing...
Not supposed to eat 4 hours before my CT scan with IV / Contrast. I have to be there 1.5 hours prior to my scan, to drink the stuff Do I stop eating 4 hours before the scan ? Or 4 hours before the start of the appointment ?
