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Some good news from my gynae oncologist today. It's almost certain that I don't have Lynch syndrome so the family aren't impacted and she said my prognosis is good. She's happy with my progress and I'll see her again in 6 months time. I'm having a few...
I had a phone call from the nurse at Gynaecology and she asked me to come into the office tomorrow for a chat. I thought oh no and asked her to say it and I have been diagnosed with very early stage Womb cancer. She is going to call me back tomorrow to...
My coil had been replaced when I had hysteroscopy on 11 September. The cramps settled in after a few days. I had a vaginal scan on 17 October, following which I keep experiencing mild cramps. It is not continous, it comes and goes. The scan showed that...
Hi everyone, I’m really hoping for some advice or shared experiences, as I’m struggling quite a lot right now. I hope you dont mind me sharing this on your feed. Eight weeks ago, I had a Mirena coil fitted under general anaesthetic, at the same time...
I was diagnosed with complex atypical hyperplasia and had total hysterectomy BSO last week for suspected cancer, going into to surgery having been told there was a 50% chance of cancer ebing found in post-op histology. Today I had my initial histology...
Hello had womb cancer and hysterectomy when I had the the hysterectomy cancer went aswell that was 7 weeks ago why am I feel so low and depressed
Hi my names Danielle in 42 and had a bit of a whirlwind couple of months….. On September 3rd I had a fall at work nothing major just slipped and thought I was fine. 2/3 days later I had horrendous pain in my abdomen and pelvic area. The next day I went...
Ive been using the needle meds for almost 3wks now but find my poo is going darker almost black. Im bleeding internally. Ive pain in my hips, back and middle of stomach is this normal. Im thinking reducing the dose to one a day. Had anyone had the same...
Hi i had my third polyp removed 7 days ago and finally gave in and said yes to the mirena coil. I had both by GA. this polyp had grown from 5mm to 20mm in 2 months Consultant said it looked okay but it’s been sent away for a biopsy results meeting and...
Just thought anyone searching for answers might like to view this. I have recently finished 25 radiotherapy sessions plus 2 brachytherapy. The only trouble I’ve had was my back. I have fibromyalgia and can’t manage laying on hard surfaces (the machines...
