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I’m new here diagnosed with stage 4 neuroendocrine endometrial cancer in January, 1st line chemo stopped working offered folfiri, has anyone had this/currently on this treatment please? Im terrified and feeling so vulnerable
Hi there everyone, I just want to say thank you to everyone, the diagnosis was a shock even though I knew, but it's the hearing it said out loud eh! You are all such a huge support, and I appreciat every one of you. We are all in this together
Hi all, It's been very helpful reading through some of the posts ahead of my own procedures. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I wish you all the best in your health journeys! ! I'm a 60 yr old female, 1 live birth a long time ago :) I'm 8 yrs post menopausal...
Hi I hope you are all doing well. I get my results from hysteroscopy tomorrow and with much trepidation, I'm trying to think of questions to ask? It's a video call in the afternoon and my daughter is going to be on it with me. Has anyone any advice to...
I’ve had one cycle of Carboplatin/Paclitaxel/Dostarlimab and my upper abdomen has become quite distended. There’s no pain but it is very obvious and uncomfortable, especially after a meal. I’m not eating any more than before. I’m thinking it’s due to...
Hi all, I read all your posts with interest. My lining was measured to be 6.5mm. My Hysterscopy by GA is booked for 24 June….i couldn’t tolerate as an out patient. my question is about the pain I’m experiencing. I was originally referred due to a...
I recently had a diagnosis of endometrial cancer stage 1 grade1. But before my hysterectomy could be done I was diagnosed with rectal cancer. I had 5 high dose sessions of radiotherapy to my pelvic area, mainly through my cervix. Straight after radiotherapy...
Some of the online leaflets suggest you wear a "loose comfortable skirt" and sort of imply you'll actually still wear it when having the hysteroscopy. Didnt see that the first time and it was winter so I was in my usual trousers and was given a white...
I am a 74 year old having had a hystorectomy, chemo, radiotheray and bracheotherapy. Finished treatment 18 months ago. I have always been overweight but since treatment I have become very flabby around my abdomen, bum, thighs and midriff and it is very...
Hi, Just signed up today, I am a 50 year old on HRT, presumed post menopaisal, Cant be confirmed as I had yhe contraceptive implant for years which stopped menstruation and was told hormone tests were ineffective, Anyways, about 6 months ago I started...
