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Hi ladies, I had my first chemo on 29th December and due second one on 24th January. My hair is starting to come out but was just wondering did anyone who has been in the same situation have pain in the scalp once this started? Thanks x
Hi all Haven't been around for a while. Had radical hysterectomy in July last year, followed by 25 fractions radiotherapy and 2 sessions of Brachytherapy in Oct/Nov. Hystology showed that there was no spread outside uterus, or into the nodes, so...
Hi - just wondering if anyone else has had stage 2 endometrial cancer? Did you need radiotherapy/chemotherapy after the hysterectomy? just had my mri results back today and I’m now waiting for a date for my op, but want to prepare myself for what lies...
Hello, I am looking for some advice please. I am currently undergoing chemotherapy for stage 1c2 ovarian cancer but this is expected to finish (fingers crossed) in early April. I would like to have a holiday to look forward to but won't book anything...
I’m not sure if anyone remembers me. Either way it doesn’t matter. I’m out the other side and doing ok. But today we have had the devastating news that my husband has mesothelioma. There is no cure. We meet the oncologist next week and he may or may not...
Hi everyone I know that this may seem like a silly question but has anyone had “hot flushes “ after their hysterectomy. I had my operation at end of October with ovaries removed. Luckily, I did not require any further treatment. Having gone through...
Hi i'm new and confused. Been having lots of problems with periods to the point where I needed an ambulance as I couldnt stop bleeding. A&E sent me to gynecology where they said oh yes your here for a biopsy as they have suspicions! First I knew about...
Hello everyone, my name is Tess. I am 64. My journey started in Oct when I started postmenopausal bleeding/ spotting and still am today. Was fast tracked to gynaecologist, had an ultrasound a hysteroscopy by GA as couldn't get into my womb. Biopsy...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-59771464 In case not everybody saw the BBC article today I thought I'd share it here too. Hopefully this treatment, in the future, could also be able to treat other types of cancer too.
Hi all, Having a bit of a wobble and feel a bit stupid today, was washing my hair before and burst into tears at the thought of losing it. I had my first chemo session yesterday so feel like it’s a waiting game for it to fall out now. Feels so silly...
