Womb Cancer question

Good Morning

Still in shock from  my results yesterday that I have Womb Cancer I am booked for a CT scan on Monday and I remember the nurse said this type of Cancer was genetic , she said it could be a hysterectomy but if it spread then this might not be an option , I left with so many questions I really felt like I had been told I was dying but that was the demeanor of the Nurse who carried out the Hysteroscopy,   the Cancer nurse who was also present and who will be "looking after me " was so different  I have seen people talk about the thickness of the womb , I had no idea what this meant  but I have looked on my NHS app this morning and a letter has now been added to my account copied below so this was after the Hysteroscopy and the results have obviously come back to show I have cancer , what does the 11mm mean is that really bad, medium bad ? any one have any clues .

Ultrasound scan performed prior to the consultation today showed an endometrial thickness of 11mm and suggestion of a polyp. For this reason, | have recommended a diagnostic hysteroscopy +/- polypectomy and she has consented to this in outpatients today. The hysteroscopy appeared to be well tolerated using Entonox throughout, no polyp was identified however, there was a thickened vascular appearance which did look suspicious on the anterior wall.

Many thanks

L

  • Hello Lindor and thanks for your post,

    I am sorry to hear about our situation and I can understand that it can all be over whelming at first.

    When the endometrium , the lining of the womb becomes too thick it is called endometrial hyperplasia. this condition is not cancer, but in some cases, it can lead to cancer.

    When cancer is suspected then the doctors need to get as much information together so they are able to confirm whether it is cancer and also what stage.

    You can see the different tests that may be used in helping diagnose womb cancer.

    Once the doctors have got all the information together your case will be discussed in a formal meeting where all the different doctors involved in your care will discuss the grades and stages of womb cancer if that is what is diagnosed and then discuss how best to treat it.

    Try not to over think it for now. Once the doctors have all the information and your case has been discussed they will be able to tell you more.

    Take one step at a time.

    A lot of womb cancers are very successfully treated.

    If you would like to talk any of this through with one of the helpline nurses then you are welcome to give us a call.

    Our Freephone number is 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

    All the best,

    Catherine