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Hi I was told yesterday that I have grade 3 cancer. I have been having heavy bleeding and non stop bleeding since 2022 and was on a waiting list to be since by the gynecologist since October 2022. Was finally seen in Feb 2024. I'm currently waiting for...
Hi there, since posting about my post menopausal bleeding, I now also have cramping which is becoming more frequent and more intense. This started last Friday. Also started getting mild to moderate pain deep inside my hips, mostly my right hip. I...
Hi ladies I am due my last session of chemotherapy on 20 March (hopefully), and I believe I am going to have some sort of radiotherapy, I was wondering if any of you had external radiotherapy and brachytherapy, after chemotherapy or do most people have...
Hi Before cancer, hysterectomy and chemotherapy, I was a member of a gym, used to go to classes, and swimming, with a bit of walking. When I found out I was going to have a hysterectomy, I cancelled my gym membership as I knew I would be ‘out of action...
Hi, my 80 year old mother is in hospital with severe pain to her lower back/pelvis and top of legs that is preventing her standing or walking without being in agony. They can't seem to find the cause, after x-rays and scans - no fractures, even though...
Hello I have my op tomorrow morning and so nervous and anxious about the whole thing, last time I had surgery was dec 2018 and it was fibroid removal I hate the bit as you go to the theatre and everyone is around you, I am having the robotic op at Christie...
So, went in for my results. Mixed bag. Not really sure how to feel about it. Pre histology it was grade 1 stage 1a. Now grade 2 stage 1b. Nurse said I will get appointment through to discuss adjuvant therapy which I'm assuming is a precaution as she said...
Hi just a general enquiry , I've now had 2 chemo sessions and wondered if anyone else had joint pain afterwards ? In bed during the night it's as if I've been whacked in my knees and so painful , tried paracetemol but not really working ..
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I was diagnosed womb cancer stage 1 in Jan 23 and i had my hysterectomy on 14th Feb. All is going well; however, I have been feeling numbness in my thighs and recently experienced burning sensation. Has anyone experienced that? Would be helpful if someone...
