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So, I have endometrial cancer. From what they can tell, it's grade 1 and stage 1b. Hysterectomy is scheduled for the end of May. I have 6 weeks to prepare so I feel like I should be doing what I can to get myself into a position to make recovery go...
Hi everyone I have been invited to have a booster COVID vaccination because I have a weakened immune system, I have recently completed my course of chemotherapy. I was wondering if anyone else has has one and how they felt afterwards. I have had all...
Hi all, I am nearly 53 and post menopausal. had 10 days of bleeding in Feb. then a few weeks later in March had bad cramping and pelvic/hip pain. saw GP 5th March, took 2 weeks to get a face to face appontment. Received private referral 7th March...
I am waiting for a Hysteroscopy for what feels like an age. It has taken 8 months from scan to see consultant. And now waiting for Hysteroscopy. I have emailed in relation to accepting a cancellation which I have been told they have updated the team with...
So I had a hysteroscopy on 6th April resulting in 2 cervical polyps being removed and biopsies taken. This was due to post menopausal bleeding in February which was followed with cramps and pelvic pain a few weeks later. The initial bleeding lasted for...
So I've have a lot to update you on, the results are in and there has been a recurrence in my endometrial cancer. I have a 3 1/2 cm tumour at the top of my vault. I have had persistent bleeding so have been rushed through, for which I am grateful of....
It's been 4 weeks since my surgery,&I'm wondering when I'll be able to drive?
I was diagnosed with uterine cancer October 2022 and had a radical hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. I had 2 tumours stage 1a & 1b but was told it was a curative op with a low chance of reoccurrence. About 6 weeks ago I had some vaginal...
I have received an NHS message inviting me for a Covid booster due to risk from "a health condition or medical treatment." I had 27 sessions of pelvic radiotherapy which ended in March. I know chemotherapy can cause vulnerabilities (I didn't have that...
I had my first brachytherapy this morning and 5 mins into it I had the sensation of extreme giddiness like I was going to black out. It was frightening. The brachytherapy itself felt fine. Has anyone else had this? Anyone know what the cause could be...
