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It’s been a while since I last posted. Been using dilators since June following brachytherapy with no problems . Developed a uti about a month ago so rested dilators for a week or so , on restarting have developed very sore , red raw vulva area , used...
Hi everyone I'm not sure I'm ready to talk about any of this yet, but I know I need all the support I can get. I live alone, in Spain, so am feeling terribly isolated and overwhelmed. I had the diagnosis last Thursday and am booked for an MRI on...
Hi all , I am 52 and in shock. 4 weeks ago I was normal but had cramp and for the first time in my life a uti. a random blood test showed a crazy level of ca19-9 so it was investigated and last week I discovered via MRI that I had advanced endometrial...
I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer about two and a half years ago. I had a total hysterectomy and was quite surprised when it came back positive for not only the endometrial cancer but a tumor that is called a uterine tumor resembling an ovarian...
Im dreading this tomorrow. I hate going into the unknown. I've been told they use an applicator to position and target the radiotherapy. Do they put your legs into stirrups?
I am really worried that my hysterectomy is going to be postponed due to me straining my chest muscles clearing my sinuses over the weekend. I had really bad sharp pain in my waist over the weekend and sharp pains in the right side of my chest. I...
Hi all, I need some advice please. I have a follow up appointment this Friday to discuss MRI & repeat biopsy results. I have endometrial hyperplasia with atypia which was confirmed after the initial biopsy on 26th October. The consultant repeated...
Hi I’ve started a new thread but I think this might be raised somewhere else I’ve got endometrial cancer and have had a total hysterectomy however it has spread to my peritoneum and omentum I’ve had 6x chemo which worked well but sadly it’s returned...
Morning , having completed surgery, chemo and bracky by beginning September, oncologist has advised me that i would be referred back to the surgical team for three monthly checkups for the next year or so . Been told that CT scans will now only take place...
Evening All I made a post yesterday about how my mental health is really struggling with this entire process, and that my mind is working overtime in thinking that the worst is going to happen, despite constant assurance from medical professionals....
