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I am not being a Debbie Downer* or being pessimistic but I'm just trying to be practical. I spoke to my consultant who did my hysterectomy last week about the hystology results and my upcoming appointment at the Christie hospital. She said that the sarcoma...
Hi Everyone, I’ve been diagnosed with stage IIIc1 carcinosarcoma. The words rare and aggressive seem like a common theme here. I’m about to start chemotherapy in 2 weeks followed by radiotherapy then brachytherapy. It’s been a lot to take in. Anyone...
Hi all Had heart scan at Liverpool Royal this morning so now it’s the two week wait to see if they will operate or not. Nerves are through the roof but hopefully everything comes back ok and they will operate. X
Hello everyone, my name is Em , I have been navigating heavy periods and what I thought was the menopause after being referred to hospital for a hystoscopy and coil fitted I have recently been diagnosed with Atypical endometrial hyperplasia. It has been...
Hi, I haven’t been able to post in a while- I am just completely exhausted on a daily basis. I was wondering if anyone has experienced long time side effects from previous cancer treatment? After a full hysterectomy (December 2019) and a diagnosis...
Hello, my womb cancer has recurred in2018, I’ve just learned it has mastecived to my liver. Ggoing too Chrissy Manchester about a trial. very Anxious.
Hi everyone, I am awaiting my hysterectomy next week. I had felt better since seeing consultant who was really positive and said there were no signs of the disease outside the uterus- I think I breathed for first time since diagnosis. Then today I have...
Hi everyone I haven't posted for a while but have been reading all your posts and keeping up to date with how you are all doing. I've had my pre op bloods done today and next Thurs 21st is the date of my operation. I'm having a full hysterectomy they...
Sorry it’s me again I know this is probably the wrong place to vent but I don’t know where else to turn. This whole cancer diagnosis has turned my world upside down and also my partner and our families worlds but today we have made the decision to...
Hi all Just wondering if anyone has been on this medication and if so how did you get on with it? Thanks
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