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My mum was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in October, initially assessed as grade 3, stage 1. She had an MRI and CT scan in early November, which did not show any spread beyond the uterus. She then underwent surgery in mid-November to remove the cancer...
Hi everyone, My mum was recently diagnosed with G3 endometrioid carcinoma. She’s had her scans, and her case was discussed at the MDT this past Monday. The hospital nurse told us we likely wouldn't have a follow-up appointment until late December...
Today have been diagnosed with cancer of the womb, feeling very scared and panicky. Need to go for MRI scan in next couple of weeks. Don’t feel like I have the strength to face this.
Good morning, ive been on a couple of times since I was told I had cancer on Thursday. I have tried to contact someone to discuss things at the hospital dealing with me a few times and nobody is coming back to me. An mri was to be sorted ASAP and 5 days...
Hi, I had a Mirena fitted a month ago for atypical hyperplasia. After some advice from others that have had a coil fitted and may be able to help with my problem. I’ve been bleeding for the last 18 days and can’t see an end to that, my nurse says this...
Hi , I received my diagnosis of stage 3C endometrial cancer after no real symptoms and had been told first line for my treatment would be Hysterectomy and then chemo/ radiotherapy. Yesterday I had the result after the MDT that my pathway is going to be...
It seems that there is nothing that won't set me panicking right now. I was aware that one of my fallopian tubes had fluid in it, post the MRI. I was also told several years ago when undergoing fertility treatments that both of my tubes seemed blocked...
Hi all I was diagnosed in May with womb cancer and told it had been caught early. I had full hysterectomy 2 1/2 weeks ago and recovery is going well. Taking things steady (I’m 51 fairly fit). Last week the consultant phoned to say that during surgery...
Is nothing ever straightforward? Was due for hysterectomy for Grade 1, suspected Stage 1a on 18th December MRI has shown a significant amount of endometriosis so I've been referred to a specialist hospital to see whether they feel able to perform...
Hi everyone. I am new to the group and have joined because I am feeling anxious about all that has happened to me in the last week. Last Saturday I woke to find that I had blood on my toilet tissue after passing urine. This continued throughout the...
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