People of any background, gender identity or sexual orientation etc can be diagnosed with cancer. Please be welcoming and supportive when talking to others.
We keep this a safe space for everyone. To find out more, take a look at our Community Guidelines.
I recently had an MRI for a suspected IBD. Those results came back fine, but I received urgent referrals for an ultrasound and hysteroscopy for a 'lesion' in my uterus. Now, I've had fibroids before and realise it's probably this, but this was an MRI...
The bleeding and discharge have stopped this last day or two. Is this a good sign?
Hello so on January 9th 2025 I got a call from specialist nurse saying I have cancer Differential diagnosis of high grade endometrial carcinoma of ambiguous histology involving the endocervical/isthmic region of the uterus or a HPV - independent cervical...
I have my Hysterectomy and salop thingy booked for the 11th ..I cannot wait I had no symptoms other than a small bleed but since the hysteroscopy and Biopsy I have had cramps and they have got worse and today oh boy worse than ever ...I was predicted...
Anxiety is getting the better of me and I just want treatment to start asap. I had my oncology appointment on 9th January and planning on the same day but the consultant wanted a PET scan done. It took a further 2 weeks for that to happen which was...
I'm a newbie. Diagnosed with grade 1 endometrial cancer 10th December, MRI and chest xray 19th Dec for staging. I havent got results from these yet but the longer it goes on the more wound up I'm getting. I know its been caught very early but honestly...
Week after diagnosis Oncology nurse rang this afternoon with news that MRI shows no spread beyond womb . Likely Stage 1A , so case goes to team meeting on Tuesday and then date for hysterectomy . So things are moving forward and I am feeling more positive...
Two weeks ago I got Diagnosed with Endomentrical Cancer Grade 2 cell. I was then referred for an MRI to determine the spread & line of Treatment to be taken. I had to wait two weeks for the MRI which was soul destroying but i kept my big girl pants on...
I am having treatment for endometrial cancer. I had staging laparotomy, full radical hysterectomy with 24 lymph nodes removed in November. Vertical incision with 48 clips. Now having chemo x 4 rounds . Then I have chemo radiation/ radiotherapy x25 and...
I'm having tests etc but I'm thinking surely I would feel different if I had cancer. My mind is just trying to work out if I should know my own body well enough. UPDATE: I have received the results of my smear tesr today which is ok, I'm thinking...
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007