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So i had my hysterectomy on the 10th but not had results yet; today i had a diff meeting post a CT lung for a lingering cough ….and they believe i have mets sprinkled across my lungs. It feels surreal (and the cough apparently is not a result of the mets...
Hello Im 27, never had children, and have an appointment with the consultant soon due to polyps being found. This was after attending an and e with a 27 day heavy period. Previously had back pain/pressure but ignored it stupidly. Nothing else. Been...
Tomorrow is my appointment and today has been the first day where I have been so stressed. Can’t concentrate on anything. I was supposed to be at work tomorrow before my appointment but I think that won’t be possible. my partner says I need to look after...
Hi everyone I'm in my third week now of waiting for the results of an endometrial biopsy, diagnostic hysteroscopy and resection of a endocervical polyp. This was a day surgery procedure under General Anaesthetic (GA). I had thickened endometrial lining...
I've been pestering my doctors secretary this week as my results where back on Tuesday for my histology on polyps removed. I would of assumed my Dr would of looked at these before MDT which was yesterday (thursday) but they have not yet been looked at...
I was recently diagnosed with AEH and am due to have a total hysterectomy. I am very scared of the surgery and worried that it is such an extreme surgery for something that isn't cancer (I know it can progress to cancer, and can coexist with early EC...
Can I ask a quick question. I’m 5 weeks post robotic hysterectomy and I think I’ve done really well all my wounds have healed well. The last couple of days I’ve felt like bruising on one side of my groin area. I dint think I’ve over done it. Ice not...
Hi iam a 52 year old post menopausal woman. My last period was 4 years ago. I had an episode of post menopausal bleeding at the weekend. Since then I have had cramping pains. My GP has referred me on the 2ww pathway and has said I may have endometrial...
Hello there I’m new to this group and on 5.3.25 was diagnosed with Grade 3 endometrial cancer. My MRI will be on 20.3.25. How long does it normally take from MRI to actual operation? (I live in south Wales). The reason I ask is that I’m trying to arrange...
Hi All Is it usual to feel extreme fatigue before any cancer treatment has even started, or is it an indication that the cancer is already advanced? I don’t feel shocked or stressed oddly enough, just really fatigued. I’ve been diagnosd with grade 3...
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