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Hello I read a post this morning that mentioned annual health checks however I can't seem to find the post now. However, this got me thinking we all learn so very much from each other on this wonderful forum and I think (well I know I do) we all perhaps...
I had my meeting with the surgical oncologist yesterday and it didn’t go quite to plan. I went in thinking I would be told what kind of hysterectomy and when my op date would be. we did discuss the type of hysterectomy, uterus, ovaries, Fallopian tubes...
Thank you to everyone who has given me such wonderful support over the last few weeks it's been a bit of a roller coaster. I had my histology results yesterday with my consultant. It was the best news that I could have hoped for. After being told the...
Hi ladies I can remember a few days ago there was a question about how long you should keep the terrible stocks on for after your operation. I can't find the thread to reply on sorry. I had my operation recently and iam pretty mobil but my CNS said...
It's been a long time since I've posted here. I felt strongly that group members were being unduly critical of my anxiety levels. Now, I find myself back. Really, I've nowhere else I turn to even vent, be angry, the full gamut of emotions. I'm scheduled...
I LOVED them...The Dr. said he would be able to tell me immediately what he saw....suspicious? fibroid? polyp? clean? thick lining? He said YES to all....He told me he would tell me what he sees. He also told me that he really thinks my bleed thru after...
Good evening ladies, I hope you are all as well as can be expected. following on from my last post 3 days post op, I went to see my GP about the ongoing pelvic & back pain. I had an endometrial ablation & bilateral Fallopian tube removal 13 April...
Hi I have been feeling shaky and jittery since diagnosis two days ago. Is this usual? I have had a lot of people to tell about the diagnosis and can't help my voice shaking. Any advice or thoughts?
Good morning! I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer two days ago. I am feeling rather shaky and vulnerable. I have great support from family and friends but am home alone atm and don't know what to do with myself! Did other people feel the same?
Good morning everyone, Just wanted to say thank you for your support and advice last week, I was given my MRI results on Friday and the cancer has spread into the muscle tissue so unfortunately the hysterectomy cannot be performed at my current hospital...
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