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Well got my MRI results today didn’t think it be that quick my consultant says the cancer is contained only in my uterus has not spread anywhere so shouldn’t need any treatment after my op im not gonna lie I burst into tears the relief was unbelievable...
Hi - I had my ct scan today and will be starting radiotherapy on 21st March. If you are having yours soon, drink lots beforehand and allow plenty of time. I had to have a cannula for the dye, but not everyone has this. I also had an enema (again not everyone...
On the Covid evening briefing (15th December 2021) Professor Chris Whitty has said some people will require four Covid jabs. As we know anybody having chemotherapy will be immunosuppressed so four jabs will be beneficial. I only had my booster (3rd...
Has anyone experienced back pain and hip pain a year after hysterectomy? I am one year out of surgery and completed radiotherapy and chemotherapy in September last year. Had two internal checks since which have both been clear she also reported no swelling...
Hi all, I'm due to go in for a hysterectomy on Monday and it's hitting me hard and fast, I live alone and miles away from family...I do have a partner but it's very early on in our relationship feel myself pushing him away no matter how much he says he...
Hi ladies, Had a saw elbow yesterday and today and last night I noticed I had a smallish lump above where the pain is. Called my chemo unit today and they made an appointment with my doctors surgery. Saw the doctor and although he is sure it is a fatty...
Hi lovely people, Pauline has a hysterectomy booked in for 16th March. She is currently on Provera, prescribed straight after her hysteroscopy. in the last 2 weeks, P has been experiencing cramping and is now having escalating bleeding daily from...
Hello everyone, I’m new here, first time posting. My mum (73) has been diagnosed with stage 4 endometrial cancer which we have been told has spread throughout her ovaries, to her bowels, stomach, omentum and has liver mets too. Peritoneal disease is also...
Hi all, Doctor rang with scan results, caner is stable and has shrunk a little and no new growths. I feel slightly relieved with the results so carry on with next three treatments and then see what happens. X
Hi all Hope everyone is keeping well. I decided to occupy myself with things to do. Time seemed to have passed quickly with it being kids holidays etc. Got a call from gynae last week saying results were in (they got them on 18th Feb) and consultant...
