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Hi I am 9 days post op hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo oophorectomy and lymphendectomy. My progress with recovery has been going well. I am now walking 20mins per day on most days. I had no discharge or bleed following op but last few days have...
Hi I’m new on here and am waiting for pelvic radiotherapy and bracy. I wondered as I’ve been made aware of the possible effects of having this whether anyone had undergone this and been able to return to work after this following a period of respite at...
Hi everyone I received a phone call last Tuesday to say that a biopsy back in April showed I've got Endometrial Cancer. It was a huge shock, they arranged for another biopsy and CT Scan done the following day. I meet with the Nurse Specialist then...
Hello everyone Had my hysteroscopy yesterday; had gas and air and managed to get through it but felt faint after the procedure and had to lie down in the recovery room and then have tea and biscuits. I used to sometimes faint with period pain so am...
I wondered whether folk give a thank you card and/or a gift (like chocolates) to their radiotherapy team,on their last day?
Hey Ladies! Iam Lilly n new to the group. I've been reading some of your posts n wondered if anyone could give me some advice? I had a hysterscocspy under GA 3 weeks ago.. Referred as urgent when out of the blue I started bleeding post menopausal. ...
Diagnosed with womb cancer last week, have had MRI and now waiting for CT scan. Most of the time I'm (relatively) OK, but occasionally overwhelmed by fear- I'm sure you've all been there! I've managed to come to terms with the inevitable hysterectomy...
Joined Macmillan 4 years ago after abnormal screening and lletz & then PMB - now back again 2023 after PMB and ultrasound which found 9mm womb lining. Have been feeling very tired and gained weight around my stomach - Trying to be sensible waiting as...
Hello, I am 62 & I was diagnosed with uterine cancer Grade 3 Stage 3a November 2022. I had a radical hysterectomy mid January, have just completed 6 cycles of chemo & starting 25 sessions of radiotherapy to include 2 brachytherapy beg of July. I am a...
I have a keyhole surgery for a hysterectomy booked. I''ve not had an overnight in hospital since 1980, so really don't know what to expect. I've received a letter from the admissions team, telling me not to bring any valuables as the hospital won't accept...
