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*Up date. Thanks for replies. Appointment went well. All that I have learnt from you all here really helped as I was able to ask informed questions and advocate for myself in terms of questioning early “inflamed” lymph nodes (they going to give me a PET...
Happy Easter ladies, I wasn’t sure how to title this post. So tomorrow I return to work on phased return 10 weeks post hysterectomy and for the first time since I was diagnosed with cancer back in January. I must say I’m nervous lol even though I...
Hello, I’m 53, post menopausal & had on & off bleeding since Dec, which I went to Gp with, had ultrasound & transvaginal on 15th April, apparently endometrial 7mm thickness so told that I would have urgent gynaecologist referral, I’ve just had letter...
I just wanted to give a recommendation for WYPE gel which was a tremendous help to me when I was going through treatment. You dispense a little onto the toilet paper before wiping after having a poo, and it helps lift and remove what’s there so that you...
Apologies if this seems inferior, I apologise. Peri-menopausal 48 year old who began significant bleeding in Feb 24 after 18 months on HRT (combined). 3 x hysteroscopy in March, July then Devember under GA (other's not). Consultant was waiting when...
Hi all, I am new here, and although I frequent other website forums, I don't normally post. I haven't read many of the messages here yet, but plan to. I thought I would jump in and introduce myself first. I'm 49, Lynch Syndrome positive - just found...
Hi everyone! Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself as i've just had a full radical hysterectomy a few days ago due to a cancerous tumour that filled my womb! It's been a rollercoaster journey to say the least! I'm 44 and just thought i was...
Hello, I hope this is ok to ask - I’m 55 and about 4 years post menopause and started to have a watery bleed and some cramping. GP sent me for TV ultrasound and pelvic scan which came back with a thickened endometrial lining and polyps. GP said she could...
Hi Was wondering about people's experience after pelvic radiotherapy and brachy. I'm 2 weeks post pelvic RT and 1 week post brachy and just had some rectal bleeding going to the loo. I know this is a side effect but still feels scary. Anyone else have...
