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Hi, my first time on here. So I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer 6 months ago but was told surgery wasn't an option. The reason given at the time was to do with the cancer having spread outwards into the abdomen. I had had no obvious symptoms, no...
Hi all since I have had brachytherapy 2.5 years ago I seem to be experiencing low ferritin levels has anyone else had this. My doctor wants me to have a bowel cancer test. I have radiation proctitis (radiation damage to the bowel) diagnosed via coloscopy...
Hi all, bit of a random one but I didn’t want to know what happened during my surgery and I didn’t want to know what the histology said (big baby and didn’t want information to use on dr google as I am a googler). Would they tell me if there was something...
Just had my 4th pre op check up everything all good physically not so much mentally. My nurse has refferd me to a place called sunflowers in Liverpool were u go for a chat do some yoga and hopefully this will help me fingers crossed Love natalie xxxx
I have my first appt with the consultant tomorrow. That said she called me last week. Told me that the cancer appears to be confined to the womb. Her plan is to fit a hormone releasing IUD and allow me some time to lose weight ahead of surgery. Has anyone...
Hi everyone not been on for a while sorry. Had my hysterectomy on 8th November had to be cut open properly but I’m not too bothered about that, surgeon said it went well and they did what they wanted to do. Went back to the women’s today to see him again...
Hi Five weeks post hysterectomy and experiencing spotting. I had nothing at all for 3 weeks but commencing fourth week started light bleeding. Did anyone else experience this and, if so, when did it stop. I am trying to remain calm but I think having...
Its been 4 weeks since my full hysterectomy operation due to having grade 1 cancer of the womb. My histology result showed that the cancer had grown over 50% deep into the wall of my womb but not right through. I met with oncologist today about the next...
Hello, Not too sure i actually belong here but thought i might try anyway. At the beginning of November i had some very, very slight vaginal bleeding. I am 61 and over 10 years since my last period. Checked it all out and all the advice was to see...
Well I have completed 6 cycles of chemo. The last 2 produced a new side effect of breathlessness which was very scary. I had to go to a e because I simply couldn't breathe the moment I tried to walk. It was found my potassium levels were low so I was...
