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Hi I thought I would share my recent hysterectomy experience in the hope that it might reassure women waiting for this surgery. I had a laparoscopic hysterectomy on Monday (19th August) for endometrial cancer stage 1A. I was first one on the list...
Hi I had some bleeding (after menopause) and had my ultrasound on 29th July. This showed a thickness of the womb lining 10.9. I then had a biopsy on 12th August. Initially was told the cells were pre cancer. But the results are back yesterday showing...
Hi is there a way of seeing your appointments and test results? Can’t seem to find anything at all on the NHS App and the GP on line records don’t cover hospital info. At the moment i just get a text when they want me to be somewhere
Basically diagnosed with endometrial cancer last week.21st August.Post menopausal bleed but waited 105 days to be seen by gynaecology. My gp told me the waiting time was 2-3 weeks.The Gynaecologist said she was sorry but I have cancer.Now waiting for...
For the first time in this cancer battle ( or even the last one 10 years ago) I have not felt good about the care I received. Had my second follow up today...the doctor basically blew off everything I aaid . I've been having spotting for about 3.5...
I had a hysteroctopy on Friday under general anaesthetic which I found strange as I had a polypectomy in June under local. My consultant said that there was considerable thickening of the endometrium and she had put me on the pathway. So I am confused...
Hi The last few nights, I have had real trouble getting to sleep. I can’t seem to settle down in bed and am not getting to sleep until about 3 or 4 in the morning, and then I wake up about 4 hours later, feeling extremely tired! I completed radiotherapy...
Been fine suddenly my vagina lips are very dry and feel sore any recommendation would be helpful
I was diagnosed with Aytipival hyperplasia in June and due to being very anaemiic and having to have two iron infusions I have now been given my date for my hysterectomy.( Friday 13th September) I’m starting to get really worried now as the time is getting...
Hi a bit of info about me, 3 years ago I started with some on/off random bleeding despite being on the mini pill, I was due a smear so mentioned it to the nurse, after asking lots of questions she said it would be the menopause, 2 of my friends were having...
