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I'm sure most of you are aware of this but I just wanted to share in case this is news to anyone. In England, you are entitled to free prescriptions if you're having treatment for cancer, the effects of cancer, or the effects of cancer treatment. ...
Hi, I have had a radical hysterectomy and post op was told it had spread to lymph nodes with extensive LVSI and significant invasion of myometrium. It all sounds very depressing and not hopeful. My husband is being treated for prostate cancer and deals...
Hi, I had a hysterectomy including overies removal in February, they said that they confident that it hadn’t spread anywhere else so didn’t need other treatment. I haven’t had my 4 month checkup yet, not sure what they do or if I need any scans or anything...
Just wanted to bob in and say hi diagnosed with atypical hyperplasia of endometrium last week and waiting a total hysterectomy in the next couple of weeks. Feel a bit of a fraud as this is pre cancerous, but aware treated as if cancer until everything...
Hi, I’m new to this group with a diagnosis of ESS last week following a routine hysterectomy due to large fibroid.. 13cms .. just waiting for the results of a CT scan to see if it’s spread. I know this is a rare cancer, but anyone else out there with...
Hi, just found out I will be having my hysterectomy in the Royal Hallamshire. Can anyone tell me if they allow you to use and charge your mobile phone while on the ward. Have looked on their website and it says no mobiles allowed on wards. If this is...
Hi all, I am due to have a hysterectomy ( keyhole hopefully) on 19th August. I live on my own and am wondering what sort of things people needed help with after their operation? (Cooking/ dressing/ making a cup of tea / showering etc?) My daughter will...
Hi, I still have some very light pink spotting and it’s now a little over 6 weeks since my laparoscopic hysterectomy and I just wanted to check if any of you have also experienced this? I saw the consultant for a follow up a week ago and he said it...
Hi Please can I ask how long you waited to receive your biopsy results and how you received them. Thankyou if you don't mind sharing
Hi I’m new to this group. I’m 57 and been on continuous HRT for 4 years. Started bleeding 2 weeks ago with some cramps. Today had my ultrasound and my womb lining is 10.9mm thick so been referred for biopsy also have a small fibroid. Just hoping someone...
