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I was diagnosed with Stage 1A clear cell endometrial cancer in December 2020 and had a successful full hysterectomy in January 21 with no further treatment. Regular checkups had been clear but in January this year after initially being admitted to hospital...
I had to stop HRT immediately once my womb cancer was diagnosed last year. Then I had a total hysterectomy in September. I noticed some menopause symptoms creeping in after surgery and now I have full blown hot flushes, night sweats, some mood swings...
This is so difficult to fathom by myself let alone for friends and family. I have Endometrial cancer Stage 2 and have told very few close friends and family. My mother is 88 years old and I have told her I'm having a hysterectomy but I haven't told her...
I was ready, not only had I packed my mini suitcase with all the essentials and a few goodies to eat if I felt like it after my full hysterectomy. Two weeks previous I had been diagnosed with stage 2 Endometrial cancer. I had been mentally and physically...
Hi. I am a very worried husband. first a bit of history. In 2015 my wife then 57, was diagnosed with breast cancer caught very early, small lump removed small amount of radiotherapy, followed by tamoxifen since then. fast forward to November 2022...
Are there any larger ladies that can reassure me about my upcoming surgery. After losing over 3 stone I finally have date for surgery on the 24th. The consultant said it may be tricky because I still have a large tummy. I’m now just over 16 stone and...
I'm currently having chemo for endometrial cancer then due to have radiotherapy..I'm concerned as to how ill get back &forth from hospital..I really don't want to drive through our city (Birmingham)and not sure I'll be well enough to cope with public...
Hi this is my first time posting I am a 46 lady who since January has been having really heavy longer periods every 3 weeks and then heavier discharge need pads in between and also spotting which I just put down to starting menopause, but have now been...
Hi first time posting; fit 55yo who went through menopause straight after giving birth 16years ago, no HRT. Had my second round of bleeding in a few months which lasted three weeks, and was extremely heavy. GP put on 2W pathway, and had US yesterday with...
Had a robotic hysterectomy 6 months ago and doing well no further treatment needed as stage 1 grade 1 all functions ok but I do have very tender spots near the ports when touched pressed on or leaned against also all twinges now gone anyone else...
