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Hi, I'm new to this forum. I was diagnosed with stage 1 endometrial cancer 6 weeks ago and had a full hysterectomy 4 weeks ago today (robotic laproscopic). I was so shocked at diagnosis and then so pleased to have had surgery so quick followed by great...
Hi... Never thought I’d need to use a forum like this. My mum (60’s) has been diagnosed with papillary serous carcinoma after a scan and biopsy. The scan was completely clear and the biopsy was only optional as a precaution, so the results are even...
Hi, I’m new to this group. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 years ago. I’ve been taking tamoxafin and having zoladex injections to put me into early menopause. I had a slight bleed in November. I was referred to the gynaecologist….the gynaecologist...
I decided to start a thread for any arts and crafts you do and want to share. I know I post in others but I just wanted to share how much its helping to calm my mind and would definitly recommend everyone having a go. You don't have to be prefect just...
MarmiteFan59 may I please ask how you are getting on with treatment please. Asking for my mum. Do you feel any pain from the brachy at all please. Also would you mind sharing the same of your type of cancer please. Thanks again for sharing and best wishes...
Hi Recommended to have full body radiology and chemo followed by more chemo- has anybody gone through this? Worried
Hi everyone, I am new to this group. Just bring dish used with stage 1a womb cancer. I have been told I need total hysterectomy . I don’t know what to expect. I am glad to see everyone is supporting each other as I genuinely believe it’s not as...
Hi All. I hope you have had a great day. I spoke to radiologist oncologist today and she recommended radiation only for Serous grade 3. Planning CT in 2 weeks and then chemo to be added if anything shows up on Chest, abdomen and pelvis CT. Needless to...
Morning all Thought I's share my good news. Eventually got in to see my Oncologist after a three hour wait (my appointment was at 10am) Had good news, my tumours have regressed further but the little buggers won’t go away, just taking a back seat at...
Dear lovely ladies, I must apologise that I haven't been on here for a while. My wife, Pauline, had a full hysterectomy in March and then did 3 sessions of brachytherapy as a belt and braces approach. P had a laparoscopic operation which was very...
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