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Hello again. My surgery is booked for 27th April - full hysterectomy. I’m concerned about the impact of surgical menopause. I don’t actually think I’ve been through the menopause but due to having the mirena coil my periods were patchy anyway. I’m 51...
Morning all, Can I ask a possible daft question. But I had a total hysterectomy 2 days ago and im about to be discharged today (I hope) drom hospital. Was kept in longer as I went into urine retention. But having had a pee this morning im determined...
Any one hit any recommendations for nail preservation during chemo? Particularly any products which have helped. Considering Evaux Nail repair, but don’t want to buy a duffer.
It’s almost here and I am ready now. I am ready to do battle with this horrible cancer! Plus I have packed my bags and got my snacks organised. The hospital and Focus charity (in the hospital) were great on Monday when I went for my pre- chemo appointment...
Hello all Just wanted to let you know that I am one year post last treatment for stage 2 grade 3 endo cancer ( 48 when diagnosed). Anyway , been struggling with fatigue. GP not interested but luckily I have a RT late effects team, who listened to me...
Hi lovely people. I had robotic hysterectomy and 25 radiotherapy sessions finishing in April. I posted before about horrendous lower back pelvic pain which was caused by load bearing from opposite of knee with torn ligaments. Some lovely lady said it...
Hello lovely people I’ve just been told about likely bowel cancer recurrence in abdominal cavity , 2 11mm nodules. They need to do a PET scan as the MRI showed nothing different to the CT. I am feeling so anxious and it’s honestly like my world has...
Hi all, After a hysteroscopy 3 wks ago which showed a endometrium thickness of 23.7mm with a polyp measuring 36x23x28mm,I was diagnosed yesterday with aggressive womb cancer.Ive already had a double mx after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010...
Well got my operation date is the 8th of April Robotic assisted total hysterectomy + Omentum + Abdominal delivery of uterus It sounds very scary to me, the surgery hasnt been expland to me, just received a letter Just wondering what my recovery will...
Hello all, I’m having an ultrasound tomorrow and my urgent care appointment is on Friday to see whether my symptoms are being caused by womb cancer. I’m terrified. I’m almost 42 and post-menopausal (yes it’s early). Have been bleeding on & off since...
