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Hi all you lovely people I just got a provisional date for surgery come through quite unexpectedly as I am still waiting biopsy results. It's in just 12 days! The plan was always a hysterectomy for multiple polyps, severe thickening of the lining...
Hi all, I completed treatment at the end of October, however I am due my first review appointment after 3 months. Such a worry, what should I expect at this appointment? I have had a further CT with contrast in preparation. Best wishes Anna
Hi, I was diagnosed with recurrent womb cancer last Tuesday (previously diagnosed with stage 1a in 2023 and had a hysterectomy and no other treatment). On Thursday I went back to discuss treatment. First of all Chemo was mentioned as the only option and...
Edit: fyi i was rejected for hrt due to my cancer being hormone positive and the fact i sustained a dvt in the accident. But I wasn't necessarily after hrt. Being referred for dexascan and bloods taken to ascertain situation before any further action...
Hello All, after intermittent bleeding on/off on HRT for what seems like forever had hysteroscopy and biopsy taken (2nd in 2 years, 1st one had polyps removed but everything else was ok). Gynae said my endometrium is "not normal' so now waiting for 2...
Hi, I am after abit of advice if possible. I have had really heavy periods for roughly two years maybe a little longer. My cycle shortened to every three weeks, but more recently I’m having my period every two weeks. I am 46yts old and thought this was...
Had appendicitis and CT scan also showed abnormality on ovary. Vaginal ultrasound shows thickened endometrium. Colposcopy biopsy came back normal but Consultant wanted it further investigated due to amount of tissue so hysteroscopy done. Cancer stage...
So I went in on Wednesday for my hysterectomy. Mine was carried out using the Da Vinci robot which basically leaves you with 5 key holes across your stomach. I stayed in one hospital for 1 night and then home. Similar recovery time of 6-8 weeks and same...
Hi, I'm really scared and just wanted to see if anyone has had any similar experiences. I'm 47 and been on the mini pill and virtually period free for 5 years. In early December I started bleeding and it got so heavy I couldn't leave the house and had...
Hi everyone ️ just was wondering if anyone else is 4 years after chemo and radiotherapy still find that they get very tired still and body aches alot is this a normal thing ir should I not be getting so tired still and body aching as much after 4 years...
