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Hi, I don’t yet know if I have cancer as awaiting results from biopsy which I had on Wednesday my question is about after effects - I had very little bleeding after the procedure but I’m still getting cramps. is that normal? Thank you for any...
So next Wednesday is my final chemo. It’s felt like a long journey with me having radiotherapy and brachytherapy with Cisplatin followed by the current Carboplatin/Paclitaxel regimen and I’m ready for a holiday. Can anyone tell me if there are any guidelines...
Hi Are there any ladies on here who are type 2 diabetic and also taking Provera for their endometerial cancer? How are your blood sugars? Mine have been really low and I am now taking half my Metformin daily dose. I wondered if the Provera was making...
Hi ladies, It’s nearly a year since my hysterectomy. I had a three monthly checkup 3 weeks ago and everything fine. Told to use dilators twice weekly for one to two minutes. I use the next to largest. Used it this morning and afterwards there was blood...
Morning, I do hope you are doing okay . May I ask, has anyone discussed with their oncologist whether 4 chemos might be okay rather than six? just a seed planted after mine said as I was walking out of the door that we shall aim for six but will review...
Hey. I’m Gem, I’m 35 and got diagnosed with Grade 2 womb cancer, I’m about to have my pre assessment for a hysterectomy and I’m so scared. . I’ve already been told by people we’re meant to care about me that “ just remember you don’t need it anymore...
Hi all, thought i’d introduce myself. I'm almost 47 and was diagnosed with endometrial cancer just five days ago, following a surprise biopsy eleven days prior. I'm scheduled for scans next week, and the initial information is grade 3, stage unknown....
Hi everyone, Just wanted to share a tip if, like me, you’re struggling to sleep in this heat. I’m four days post-surgery and had not managed to sleep much thanks to the heatwave and return of hot flushes. A very kind friend dropped off a medium sized...
Hi all, I’m sorry if I’m repeating myself, but I’m curious to see if anyone has had the same experience as me with knee and ankle joints. For a couple of months before my diagnosis and hysterectomy, I had painful (felt like inflammation) knee joints...
I had my pre-assessment yesterday for vaginal brachytherapy, which is due to take place next week. I hadn’t been given any prior guidance on the actual process. It was helpful to hear what would happen. I had looked at a few NHS brachytherapy guides...
