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Hi all, i'm new to the forum, and have found reading about everyone's experiences very helpful. A little background on myself. Late last year i had some spotting, and being 3 years post-menopausal knew something wasn't right. I have a history of ovarian...
Hi there, Following hysteroscopy i received the diagnosis on Tuesday by phone and am waiting for when my consultant appointment is. Nurse practitioner said I’ll be having a hysterectomy. I’ve been told it’s endometrial cancer, grade 1 and have already...
Just recieved letter from gynaecologist, it said I had a solid right ovarian cyst measuring 3cm with no increase in the vascular ivy when colour Doppler was applied. What has worried me was on lett it said urgent mri on pelvis. (Wish it never said urgent...
Hey everyone wanted to say hello and also let you know my story- After being pretty symptomless Biopsies were taken. Dx - pre cancerous cells, Had a total hysterectomy with fallopian tubes taken but ovaries left. Dx of the organs showed stage 1 endometrial...
HI. I attending my raid access appointment with my consultant yesterday after having a womb polyp and biopsy taken last Tuesday. I have endometrial cancer (cancer of the womb). That feelings wierd to type. Its grade 1 which is good but we don't know...
I had grade 2 ,type 1a endometrial cancer , I had a hysterectomy and all was told it’s all gone with histology results and no further treatment needed , iv had an appointment through in patient knows best to see Endocrinology , has anyone else had to...
Hi again. Following on from my first post - waiting for hysteroscopy. I had a call to say there was a cancellation for this morning if I would like it. Yes please! Had the procedure and biopsies. It was more painful than I envisaged but I coped...
I’m confused and worried, had my transvaginal scan on wed and the doctor said I had a cyst on ovary but wants to send me for a mri. Just went on my nhs app and the mri is a pelvic mri with contrast. ent on Google and it said that particular mri is for...
It's been tree weeks now since I had my hysterectomy to remove the cancer, all of a sudden I have pain in my lower abdomen it's like period pain but ten times worse. I haven't had this pain since the op is it normal or should I be concerned
Had hysterectomy on Tuesday afternoon, it’s now Friday morning. I just feel exhausted. Got up, cleaned my teeth, came downstairs - had to ask my partner to cut up my toast it felt like too much effort. Is this normal?
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