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Good morning all you lovey  ladies, just a random question, how soon did you start using the stairs, was it from day one? And how often do you use them in a day, Just wondering if we are all similar stair wise xx
Just wondering about people's symptoms prior to being diagnosed with endometrial cancer. About 3.5 months ago I started to have a lot of pelvic pain. Soon after, I started to get a discharge with a very strong odor. I went to my GP and she gave me...
A week and a half ago I was referred for a hysteroscopy for post-menopausal bleeding/cramping. A t/v u/s found thickening of the womb lining in one area. I've been told it could be 4 weeks before the appointment and am going a bit crazy with the waiting...
Good morning! I am looking for some help/guidance please... I have had 3 rounds of pembrolizumab and take lenvatinib daily. I started blood pressure tablets too. All 3 drug have diarrhea as a common side effect. The immunotherapy also have colitisas...
I have been diagnosed with stage 1 womb cancer, a 3cm tumour, back in December 2021. My consultant and team have all said no to surgery until i lose weight. As i am 26 stone at the moment, i also have ME, i have managed to lose 10kg on my own and been...
Hi I am new here I would like to explain my experience I was diagnosed on the 4th of Jan with 1st stage cancer, and I devastated with news I couldn't stop crying hearing the big c .word you always think the worst my frist thing I said was am I going to...
Well I am really greatful to all the staff at the hospital I had my surgery, really went well and the aftercare was good at the hospital. Had to stay in overnight which was disappointing all the other ladies admitted with me went home same day. Have to...
Off for my planning scan this morning. All seems very rral now! Think I've done quite a good job at burying my head so far. No chance of that once the tattoos are in place! Hope everyone is doing ok on this sunny mornng.x
Hello ladies. We need to gather a list of what to take in our overnight bag to provide information for ladies about to have their operation so I'll start with: Bridget Jones big knickers, Nightie rather than PJ's, loose clothing for return journey...
As I suspected my blood sugars were too high when I went in for my hysterectomy this morning so I was sent home. I wasn’t at all surprised. The consultant was lovely and said op should go ahead in September if I can get my blood sugar level down, he...
