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Hi, I’m new to this forum. I was diagnosed with womb cancer in January, had a total hysterectomy in February and am waiting to start chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Bit nervous about this treatment, but you’ve just got to get on with it.
Hi I first posted back in June 21 with post menopausal bleeding. I was referred on a 2 week wait, had an external and internal ultrasound and was eventually given the news that all was OK. A few days ago I started with another episode of bleeding...
My friend has just had a biopsy today and her doctor said she thought it might be cancer at the neck of her womb. Has had bleeding and a mucus discharge for a while and doc saying she ‘had some bad news’ has upset her. Pathology result might take two...
Im newly diagnosed, Ive had all the scans and Ive got my pre op assessment on Friday. The last few days i have been having really bad pains in my stomach and Im wondering if this is normal. The waiting really stressful and I cant wait to get my op done...
Hi all hope you are keeping well, I had my 5th lot of chemo today, all went well was a long day. My magnesium levels are down a little and something to do with my liver is slightly raised but they aren’t too worried about it. Next one is on 25th April...
Hi can anyone please help me I've been told that I have extensive lvsi but no explanation and a check up every 3 month
Hi everyone I am new on here. Got diagnosed yesterday with uterine cancer. I was so shocked that I cant remember hardly anything that my consultant told me. I was on my own so havvent got anyone else to ask what was said. I am so pleased I have found...
Hello all. Well, I had my last chemo session 6 weeks ago. It was with mixed emotions that I left the chemo unit. I'd had a ct scan and the consultant said that several of the tumours in lymph nodes had vanished. Goof news. There were a couple that had...
Hi I'm a new member. Just saying Hello. I am recovering from lymph node dissection surgery, which happened last Friday (25/03).
Hi there, I'm 48 and was diagnosed with Stage 3a Endo cancer in May 2020 - by then I had already had urgent and extensive surgery. The cancer had spread to my left ovary and that had attached itself to my bowel. I have had significant bowel problems...
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