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Well that’s done my Hysterectomy is complete, unfortunately they were unable to complete with key hole surgery so went with plan B had not really prepared myself for that but hey ho it’s done and on the road to recovery. Thanks for all the support it...
I want to start with an apology for people reading this that may find themselves fighting cancer or with more frightening prognosis. I was recently diagnosed with Stage 1a Grade 1 endometrial cancer. I was offered hormonal treatment or a hysterectomy...
At my biopsy results appointment with the specialist, following my total hysterectomy, the specialist said I had an infection,I got follow up letter to say.. vaginal vault dehiscence with infection treatment being 900mg of two different antibiotics 3xdaily...
Well I’m due for my pre op on Monday and Surgery on Friday, it’s been a roller coaster of emotions, went to my Gp the first week in February, which lead to my Diagnosis, I’ve been very fortunate my MRI and X-rays indicate my cancer hasn’t spread and I...
Hi, I'm 65. I had a transvaginal scan 2 weeks ago which showed a suspicious area of thickened endometrium 9mm x 13mm x 13mm and fluid filled areas. Referred with 'suspected endometrial cancer' under 2 week process. Went for a Hysteroscopy today and...
Hi all, So had a good long chat with the consultant on 25th April following the hysteroscopy on 6th April for post menopausal bleeding with cramping and pelvic pain. He said benign changes and scarring which he has no explanation for, only 1 cervical...
Hey everyone. My time is nearly upon me, my hysterectomy is booked for tomorrow (atypical hyperplasia with suspicion of early cancer but not confirmed). I’m a little floored as I had been confidently told by a previous surgeon that they could do it keyhole...
Hi, I had an open abdominal hysterectomy with both ovaries preserved on Wednesday. I was discharged Friday. I have been told histology will take about a week - the surgeon said ‘try not to lose any sleep over the results’. Can they tell at the time of...
was diagnosed with endometrioid ovarian adenocarcinoma and had a 15cm tumour removed in February. I was diagnosed in November - I hadn’t had a proper period then, or a period at all in December. It returned to normal in January but had a very light...
Wondering if I can get any home help during chemotherapy..I'm a full time carer for my son who has learning disabilities.if I can't cook or clean I will need help..as I can't rely on my other 2 even though they're adults..Any advice will be Apreciate...
