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I am 2 weeks in from my 1st treatment. I have started with itchy ankles with a very slight spotty rash, especially in the evenings. Has anyone else experienced this and if so any advice or what to use or what not to use. Thank you.
Hi Everything has happened so quickly since my diagnosis in June that I am finding it difficult to cope with. I am very grateful for the speed of it all but have found it not easy to find any womb cancer in person support groups or independent people...
Hi, I have previously posted on here as I had a Hysterectomy 3 months again for what I thought was Leiomyosarcoma. I have finally had my histology results and after 12 pathologists looking at my womb and it going all over the UK they have finally decided...
Went for 3 months check up yesterday thought I had a urine infection found blood in my urine should I worry if it’s a sign that cancer coming back any advice will be helpful
I was inofmed yesterday that the 4-6 post op radiotherapy target could not be met by the Trust i am under, and it may well be 3months before my first appt which may mean 4 months post op for treatment esp given the holidays. I imagine there is a large...
Hello. Tomorrow I am due a mri with contrast ordered from gynecologist for womb thickening and cysts. I'm terrified of having the contrast dye after reading such terrible things and risks with it?I'm tempted to refuse the dye but have read they can refuse...
Seen oncologist today to talk about Radiotherapy or Brachytherapy as a belt and braces option. I can either opt to not have either or choose the radiotherapy or Brachytherapy. After talking it over I've opted to have the latter. This will involve 2 night...
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Hi all, I’ve seen a consultant now and have been told that I will have an open hysterectomy( radical) with removal of pelvic lymph nodes and those near the aorta. Also the peritoneum and omentum will be removed. They want to have a good look around...
Due to start my radiotherapy treatment tomorrow ! Day 1 of 23 Then two Brackytherary in October Very Apprehensive! Suppositories are a nightmare lol Any advice .. on looking after yourself in regards Eating , skin care , sideaffects etc
