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I was diagnosed with uterine cancer at my local hospital in August. Had a hysteroscopy and was told what they thought was a mass of polyps, didn’t look benign. During the following mdt meeting, it was decided I needed to go to a bigger university hospital...
I had a hysterectomy over two years ago. I noticed some bleeding after wiping myself after a wee. I am so worried I’d what this means. Anyone else been through this?
Hi I am Sara. I am 56 years old and found out I have uterine cancer 9 days ago. I get the results of by CT and MRI scans tomorrow. I am very fortunate to have private health insurance through my employer. Right now I am just very scared. It almost seems...
Hi I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer 3 weeks ago after waiting 8 weeks for biopsy results. I’d already had to wait 4 weeks to get an appointment following referral by my GP. So it’s now more than 3 months since I saw the GP and I haven’t had any...
Hi. I've not been on here for ages. I don't know if anyone will remember me. I was diagnosed in 2021 with endometrial cancer. I had a full hysterectomy in 2022 followed by chemotherapy as they found some cells in my sentinel nodes. I was told they could...
Hello, I found out just over 4 weeks ago that I have womb cancer and have my operation next Tuesday, having just had my preop, It has finally hit home what is happening and I don't normally feel scared but, it has now hit home and I am now feeling sc...
Hi I’m hoping someone might be kind enough to offer me some advice. Last year, due to post menopausal bleeding (I’m 58) I was referred for an urgent ultrasound. I ended up getting an internal scan, which revealed the lining of my womb was 7mm. I was...
Hi all, I am wondering how many of you drove yourselves to your radiography sessions? My journey is one hour each way. I have the option of being driven, but would prefer to "be in my own space." Safety is the primary requirement and I would never...
Hooray! That’s me home after having an ‘uncomplicated’ laparoscopic total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo oophorectomy, with minimal blood loss! Done yesterday and home today-that’s a real plus. And I feel very well considering….but the wind pain...
Post menopausal bleeding led me to the doctor and it has been a whirlwind since then. Hysteroscopy found loads of polyps which they removed. Found out this week they were cancer. Alternating between terrified and trying to be positive. Can’t stop shaking...
