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Hi Everyone, I have now finished 13 sessions of Radiotherapy 15 to go. All the staff have been very helpful and caring which makes for a pleasant atmosphere. Travelling and appointments mainly going to plan although the last couple of days were not...
I’ve just been diagnosed with endometrial cancer and the doctors are calling it Adenosarcoma! I was just wondering if anyone else has had this? X
3 weeks ago I had a lateral incision hysterectomy for a Grade 3 endometrial adenocarcinoma. I'm pleased to report that I'm making a good recovery after my 4.5 hour surgery although I'm still awaiting histology and staging. After the 54 clips were removed...
Hi there, has anybody here had an abdominal hysterectomy? I ask because I’m just curious about whether they shave your bikini line. If so, I might ask for a short back and sides!! Also, how long were you in hospital for? I’m booked for the 20th and just...
On the 5th January 2023 a absolutely brilliant Consultant Doctor K. Rose who managed to get the Cancerous polyp out even though the previous consultant didn't have the skill set to manage me as a larger patient under anesthesia,, I was also sure he was...
Hello to all in this very helpful group, I received my diagnosis of Womb Cancer in early December 2022. 1 month before my 70th. Birthday, to say I was shocked is an understatement.I was feeling well within myself and suddenly I was facing C.T scan,...
I’m new here and just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. Last Friday I had it confirmed that I had cancer in my womb as well as an ovarian cyst and fibroid. Hat trick or what! I think I was more of less certain it could be some kind of cancer but...
I have stage 4b metastatic endometrial clear cell cancer and after hysterectomy I had six carboplatin/paclitaxel chemo sessions My last two CT scans show slight progression and I’ve been waiting for results of BoB trial but am not suitable for this trial...
Hello everyone. I had a total hysterectomy a couple of weeks ago for stage 1A but I’m feeling really anxious waiting for the surgical staging. My diagnosis came as a shock and I don’t want to be unprepared if I need further treatment for my endometrial...
Hello, I’ve had my consultation yesterday about my treatment plan, I’ve been through chemo twice before but it was a long long time ago and it was rough going unbearable at times but I got through it. I will be having a port fitted next week I will be...
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