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Hi there, I've joined this group because I've been referred to a grace centre for suspected womb cancer. I read the letter referring me and got well and truly scared. The doctor does think I have cancer. So it's the unknown that frightens me. I've had...
Hi, I’ve started a thread previously and got lots of good advice from Jane. I had a biopsy on my first appointment with consultant and , through a portal, I was told I had a 1A tumour in the endometrium . Not the best way to get info but there we go...
Hi. I'm new here. 41, wife, mum of one. I had an emergency womb biopsy after they saw something on my ultrasound scan but I'm not being told much. it's been 6 weeks since the biopsy and when I rang for the results they told me an appointment had been...
Hello, I am new here. I am struggling to keep it together today and decided to post on here - I hope no one minds. I have a history of endometriosis but at 53 was hoping I'd now be in menopause and the hell would be over (I had 2 laps; 1 ovarian cyst;...
Hi Quick question..I had a mirena coil put in last Sunday whilst I wait for my hysterectomy, after atypical hyperplasias was found in a polyp, which was postponed due to my blood sugar levels. This morning I have had some bleeding (only when wiping...
Hi all. I am looking for advice on any reasonably cost solutions for swimming with daily bleeding. I was wondering if people would happy to share their experiences with products such as waterproof pants and incontinence swimwear, or anything solutions...
Just curious for those of you who needed chemo after surgery, what was the time frame for it to begin ?
Hi everyone I am newly diagnosed with womb cancer. I've had a full hysterectomy and am waiting for a few more results before I know what other treatment I am facing. I am absolutely terrified. I originally went to see my GP because of muscle pain in...
My oncologist had said my surgery would be at the end of this month but every time I call she says it wil be another couple of weeks until they can give me a date. I have to stop working this week because of the pain and I'm a single homeowner so that...
Hi I now have my MRI and CT scans booked for this week so hopefully I will be discussed at MDT on Friday then meet with the Consultant to hear what they have planned. I have been quite strong but had a very down day yesterday mainly because I am normally...
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