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Today is my post op checkup after my keyhole hysterectomy, all baby making bits removed including cervix. What should I expect at this check up? tummy pressing? internal check (fingers or camera)? I also have lists of questions that I’ve written...
I’m a bit anxious during the wait for my hysterectomy, with >5cm endometrial tumour. 26 February - Urgent cancer referral made Scan and biopsy results 3 April - grade 2 cancer, stage 1a Full hysterectomy scheduled - 9 May This is a such an anxious...
Hello, a quick update - during the last weekend I had some nose bleeds, it was only when I was blowing my nose. I rang the helpline yesterday and was told to stop taking the Lenvatinib and go to see my GP. Managed to get an appointment in the afternoon...
I am about to start on this drug for an advanced cancer after having a a hysterectomy for cancer last year. I wondered if anyone else had experience of this and how it went. Thanks
Because I last my fire stick remote I find it I start some coulling on Thursday then someone else comes back to me for coulling its made me a bit stressed out u probably will tell me to call the help line.
After diagnosis of low grade endrometrial cancer last November, a Merina coil ws put in and that is the only treatment I am having. I had a biopsy but no MRI/CT scans as the oncologist said that it would be pointless because it wouldn't change the treatment...
Can anyone recommend a company. I have had womb cancer - I've had a hysterectomy and it has spread to 2 lymph nodes in my pelvis. I am currently on immunotherapy which is working- it has marginally srunk them I am classed as stage 4 cancer and I have...
Hi I have had womb cancer for just over 3 yrs and have been on hormone treatment via the coil which has worked well for me, just before Christmas I got a phone call about my last scan and the doctor said the cancer had not grown or spread but my womb...
Hi all I'm approaching my final chemo at the end of the month and have followed the advice about cutting out certain foods while having the chemotherapy. What I'm wondering is how long after finishing the chemo can I reintroduce the foods, I'm especially...
So got my results today & thankfully pre cancer biopsy result! As soon as he said pre...I exhaled, didn't even realise I was holding a breath! Due to history, they want to do full hysterectomy asap. Most of it is a whirlwind, vaguely remember some warnings...
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