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Hello everyone, I had a further hysteroscopy last week. This was the first time with NHS Scotland, as I'd had private health cover through work previously (I'm out of work now). They were lovely. In fact much better than the private hospital! When...
Hi ladies I finished my radiotherapy treatment at the end of June this year. I have recently had a follow up appointment from the radiotherapy department to check that side effects were alright, that was this month. This was a telephone appointment...
Hi Scotty 142 here I was diagnosed with Womb cancer Grade 2 Stage 1b I had total hysterectomy in February 2023 followed by 25 sessions of Radiotherapy reviewed 6 weeks later and was advised I would be seen every 3 months for 2 years and then every 6...
I realise we are all different but I'm struggling at the moment with a 'friend' who wants to know every detail of what's happening to me. I prefer to keep some things private! If anyone has any suggestions for what to say to stop what feels like a bombardment...
So the hospital called today. I am stage 1b grade 1 but with very likely lung Mets which if so would be a very very rare situation Radiotherapy next and then another CT.
Saw a consultant yesterday who explained my results were grade 3 stage 1b. Cancer was still contained in the uterus so as far as they’re concerned they got it all. I may be having some radiotherapy as a belt and braces approach. I am seeing a radiologist...
Hi all, I hoped some of you may be able to share your experience. My results came back from laparoscopy on Monday. Cancer nurse told me I have grade 3 uterine cancer and that it’s approaching the cervix. Now have a PET scan tomorrow. The next MDT...
Been diagnosed in April with cancer - very frightened of the future my mental health very bad but chemo appears to be going well. Does anyone else have bad mental health issues with cancer diagnosis and severe mood swings. Thank you
Hi ladies. Well, I had my pre op yesterday and have a date for my hysterectomy which is this coming Friday 6th September. Afternoon theatre. Mixture of feelings. I can’t wait to have my womb etc out but at the same time I’m now feeling apprehensive that...
Hi there, I am looking for some advice? I had some bleeding last year I'm 55 years old and my GP said he would refer me, my first hysteroscopy they found a polyp, then informed me that this would be removed. After a lot of cancelled appointments and...
