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Hi, I had a poylp removed on 22nd july and dr phoned me on 1st August to tell me i have endometrial cancer. I haven't heard from him since. I got an mri a week ago but feels like i am waiting forever to get a diagnosis. How long did everyone have to wait...
Hi Everyone , just thought I’d let you know I had my hysterectomy on Thursday morning and came home in the evening, doing really well , but can’t believe how tired I am sleeping on and off all day , other than that I’m good. Lisa
how do you cope with your anxiety my been paying up most of the day
My consultant called this week and said they’d found no further signs of cancer in the histology following my hysterectomy and bilateral whatsit six weeks ago. I just wanted to give a quick overview of my experience for anyone who is going though similar...
I am having an abdominal hysterectomy on 1 September. Feel very anxious regarding operation and recovery. I am stage 4 serous carcinoma. I have had 3 chemotherapy treatments so far. Currently I feel the best I have felt well before I was diagnosed. The...
I had an internal examination today with my oncology surgeon, and she spotted what she described as an area that looked like an ulcer at the top of my vagina. I had surgery on Feb 3rd 2025 to remove all but 3 inches of my vagina. I completed my chemo...
do eny u guys feel like screaming but nothing happens
Had my first post end of treatment appointment Monday.. Went well consultant had no concerns have to return in 4mths . I asked if there was any CT, MRI scans, blood test to be done he said no..they won't pick anything up .. this confused me greatly...
I need to make a decision regarding external beam radiotherapy, however, having read on N.I.H radiotherapy has no impact on overall survival. This has caused me to deliberate on my decision. Any views welcome.
Hello i I came on here about a month ago having had a post menopausal bleed and I was referred super quickly for a ultrasound and what I thought was going to be a hysteroscopy but actually just ended up with an examination and an endometrial biopsy...
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