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Evening folks. Post radiotherapy I have had to visit the loo with an increased urgency. As a result I have become a bit of a hermit for months . Now I would like to get out a bit more. Someone mentioned that we can apply for a card to show to folk...
Hi had abdominal hysterectomy on 31st January and been for results today- which was nerve racking! Confirmed as stage 1b so now have some radiotherapy to come- appointment 13 March. As expected and am feeling positive that this will be the end of it!
I was diagnosed womb cancer on 25th Jan 2023 when the consultant revealed it to me. Bless him! He didn’t know that I don’t know about it. Then he apologised but it was a shock for me. Didn’t know how to digest this news. However, I had two other health...
Hi I am 42 yr, Had my hysterectomy to 12 weeks ago for FIGO stage 1a G1. My gyne onco was not sure about my post op histology LVSI , so she sent for second opinion to another hospital who confirmed that i had focal LVSI and then they sent the sample...
I am currently in hospital as I was very ill over the weekend and have a bacterial infection in my belly button area. They did a CT scan on Tuesday evening and yesterday I was advised that cancer was found in my belly area. It’s devastating news after...
After five months plus of bleeding more heavy than light with massive clots most days although I must admit some days they would be small if I could see through the heavy blood in my pee I was persuaded to contact the cancer hub at the Royal Infirmary...
Hi again Just needed somewhere to get this out. Trying so hard to stay positive but finding it difficult. Any suggestions on how to do this would be most welcome. I feel like I’m on an emotional rollercoaster right now. ONe minute I’m my old, stoical...
After a bad scare of recurrence in December, my latest CT scan results today were good showing no other changes, consultant now moved from concerned to positive about the future and I'm back on follow up in six months and another scan at that time. I...
You all helped me through a very traumatic time in life when I was diagnosed with womb cancer. Am now doing well but have so much guilt as when I was told I was cancer free my nephew only 44 was diagnosed with bowel cancer ,that spread to his lymph node...
Does anyone have any experience with Filgrastim? I have to inject from tomorrow for 5 days. Any side effects? Thanks.
