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Hi everyone my recovery from the surgery on the 14th is going well moving about on my usual one stick. My son left on Saturday and his absence felt. Anyway just received a text message about an appointment with my surgeon on Wednesday. Now as I understand...
Hi all, Monday of last week I had a laparoscopic hysterectomy. So far, so good. Yesterday I got a call from the Macmillan nurse at the hospital advising me that the results of testing my bits and pieces were in. Apparently the cancer wasn't as superficial...
My surgery happened on Tuesday 14th using the Da Vinci robot. Everything was removed including a number of lymph nodes. However, they could see that these were enlarged and so it’s pretty much going to involve further treatment. 4-6 weeks for results...
Hi Ladies I was wondering if anyone has had any nausea feelings had my hysterectomy 6weeks ago . And i have been trying get myself fit again before my next round of treatment starts. So am i over doing it would this result in sickness, anyone had...
I am hoping for a bit of help/advice. I have an appointment with my oncologist on Wednesday this week for my 5 year final appointment. I have been in such a state since about end of January. I have had bouts of depression/anxiety for years but I am usually...
My mum has endometrial cancer which has spread to her lungs. She has gone through chemo & hormones but no success and has now been offered lenvatinib with pembrolizumab - checkpoint inhibitor (immunotherapy drugs) she's 79 and looking to me for advice...
Hi Everyone I have been refered to a clinical oncologist and I am wondering what to expect at my first appointment, how long it may be and will it envolve any examinations and scans. Thanks Kira
Hi there just a quick update from me as I finally had some great news following my surgery (robotic) on 28th Feb. I've been really struggling with the waiting as I've recovered well from surgery and just want to be able to move forward. My CNS phoned...
Hello. So, I'm here like probably everyone else, you or a loved one has endometrial cancer. Had a biopsy on Feb 10th, phone call 9:15am on 13th Mar, for a hospital appointment on Mar 14th at 12pm, bring someone along. Well, I knew instantly. That type...
Hi Barb We've not heard from you for a while. Wondering if you're well and continuing with the immunotherapy but in any case, wishing you lots of love we miss you on here. X
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