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Hi I am 55 years old and are now 2 years post surgery after a diagnosis of stage 1 endometrial cancer. Prior to my diagnosis I did experience vaginal dryness irritation which my GP put down to the menopause and I was prescribed HRT pessaries to use...
Hi, I had my biopsy results 4 days ago, now waiting for an appointment for the scan. Being 60 years old, my body already started failing me in places but now some things make sense. Apparently all my workmates are falling asleep in front of the telly...
Hi everyone. I had my meeting at Sheffield Hallamshire on Monday morning. Didn't see a Consultant but saw a very nice Doctor. She explained that since I have had two previous bowel surgeries, one for bowel cancer in 2005 and one for a strangulated incisional...
Morning everyone, I'm a 37-year old woman who was diagnosed 2 weeks ago in North West UK. I don't have a partner but would like to have a family in the future. I am waiting to hear how serious (eg. what stage) it is after having my MRI last week. Results...
Hi im just back from the gynae i was told 2 years ago i had hyperplasia atypia and being treated with provera ,as im diabetic so dont think they keen on hysterctomy . My last biopsy was negative does that mean no atypia ? Fast forward to friday and...
I was due to have my 5th chemo session tomorrow but have had a call to say my neutrophil was to low. Thus also happened on my 2nd session. It's so frustrating as I can't wait to finish chemo, grow my hair and get my life back. Does anyone else have this...
Hi I was successfully treated for DCIS breast cancer 6 years ago (still all clear) but it’s now looking like I have uterine cancer of some sort. I just had hysteroscopy and awaiting biopsy results. This came about due to irregular and heavy bleeding and...
I’m. Alie P, I was diagnosed with this disease this week and I can’t even say the word right now, this has been such a shock and you never think it will happen to you but it has. I will have an MRI next week and who knows from there. It’s all terrifying...
Hi, this is a bit of a long story so apologies. A few months ago I had an MRI of my lower back for back pain. They mentioned in the report they saw a large 8cm by 9cm fibroid and I was referred to gynaecology. I then had an ultrasound where they actually...
Hi, I'm waiting for the date of my hysterectomy and was wondering what nightwear to take with me. I am thinking perhaps a nightie for first day when I'll have the catheter in and then pyjamas for the rest of my stay. Hoping you lovely ladies who have...
