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Hello I’m 49 and had breast cancer 14 years ago.Amongst other treatments was put on tamoxifen.Had irregular periods every year or so.In July had two bits of spotting but nothing else.About 3 weeks ago had bloated stomach and cramps and then 3 days of...
Hi My results came back from MRI Scan and they confirmed it's not spread to the lymph nodes. They have confirmed it's Grade 1 endometrial cancer. I now have a date for hysterectomy on the 12th of December. My understanding is that the staging won...
Hi all! I am 39 was diagnosed with uterine cancer in September, had a full hysterectomy in October, stage 1B, Grade 2. I have an option for radiation. They said I was at 60%, if it was 50% no radiation. I am not sure what to do. They said my chances of...
Hi all, I'm just really seeking some support. I am 50, perimenopausal, and have been having heavy periods and irregular bleeding for the last 6 months, along with back and pelvic pain. I was diagnosed with endometriosis at 19, so heavy periods, among...
Hello everyone I am hoping to have my hysterectomy on 26 November and I'm looking at what happens aftewards. What might I need at home? I will have nighttime maxi tena pads and a friend has suggested a sheet to cover the bed in case I bleed. But...
I anm having laparascopic hysterectomy tomorrow with sentinel lymph node removal and I 'm petrified. I live on my own with no friends or family nearby, just my dog. Can anyone advise on how long it takes to recover? Is there much bleeding, pain, etc...
Hi I was diagnosed with womb cancer in July 2024. Like all of us it was a massive shock. Diagnosis happened quickly and I’m stage 4. I’m nearing the end of chemotherapy. One more session to go, The tumour hasnt shrunk as yet but on the plus side it hasn...
Had my last of 6 chemo treatments on Monday after hysterectomy in December, what a relief. Then got results from scan today. All clear with no further treatment only follow up checks. I am so relieved to be out of that never ending round of worry. There...
Hi all, first time sharing. 47 year old diagnosed in October with womb cancer, stage 1A. I had laparoscopic surgery on October 31. This included total hysterectomy, BSO and removal of three sentinel lymph nodes. The surgery was done with curative intent...
Hi everyone, I’m so worried & looking to have a chat with you guys that are going through the same. I’m coming up 43 I’ll give you a little background on me. In 2021 I had irregular bleeding spotting between periods had bloods taken an ultrasound & biopsy...
