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I had 4 & 5 pelvic lymph nodes removed after a total hysterectomy for endometrial cancer in 2018. I have just been discharged! :-) I’m now being advised to have a covid booster every 6 months, because I may be immunosuppressed? Is my current immune...
Third session out of 4 due to start next week. First round of Chemo quite eventful as had to have blood transfusion and was admitted because of high temperature though no infection found anywhere. Second more tolerable as I knew what to expect, I could...
So on Wednesday 25th I received the news that I have cancer. Didn't really see it coming, until the consultant said I should have my partner in the room with me. This all came about from wanting HRT and my GP sending me to get something checked out. From...
Just had the call to arrange the appointment and I think my body has released the tension I've been holding trying not to think about this. I feel really shaky and tearful. I don't know how I am getting there as yet as I don't want to ask anyone for a...
New here. Just wondering if anyone is in a similar situation. Luckily, I had a hysterectomy for stage 1a serous endometrial cancer. I am waiting to have adjuvant brachytherapy. I have no idea how many sessions and how long it will take. Is anyone...
Hello, I was diagnosed with stage 3 endometrial cancer in Nov 2020. I had a radical hysterectomy, followed by chemotherapy and then radiotherapy. Unfortunately in June 2022 I discovered that I had a reoccurrence of this cancer. I had started to experience...
Hi, I had a full hysterectomy on 2nd October . I have not heard anything about my results. How long do people wait to hear. I find the waiting so hard. Some days are unbearable, I am cripples with worry and very irritable . Thank you
I saw this kettle mentioned on a spinal stenosis group and thought I’d mention it here. Yes it’s £75 and we may only need it for 4-6 weeks post op, but I just thought I’d share about it here in case anyone facing surgery might want to treat themselves...
Hello my sister has just been diagnosed and I was wondering if there is any one who is having treatment we where told this is not cureable but treatable just want to get as much knowledge as I can as as possible x
This community has been so helpful to me and knowing that I am not alone going through this experience has been a comfort. I saw this article from the European Medical Journal posted in a FB group and thought i would share it with you. Although early...
