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I'm scared of a referral for womb cancer

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I'm 43 years old and I was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure a few years ago. I had the coil fitted to protect my womb and I have been on Estrogen gel since.  I went to the doctor on Tuesday cause I don't think my HRT I've been on for a couple of years is working. I also mentioned about a random bleed I had last week aged not having a period for 2 years. I've also been having smelly, wa ry discharge for a couple of months. The doctor took some swabs and made an urgent referral to the hospital for suspected uterine cancer.  My Nan died of womb cancer and then my Mum got womb cancer t didn't die from it. Now it is my turn. I've been waiting for this but missed the symptoms and I don't know what to do. I have 3 children with special needs. I can't die yet. My husband and 1 other erson knows. I don't know how I feel about this. I've never had a good experience with hospitals, always treated badly and I'm scared about what is going to happen to me next. I suffer with chronic pression and anxiety and I just don't know how to cope with all this. I feel so alone.

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    Hi. I'm 54 and I had a hospital appointment this morning. Same symptoms as you.

    They were so lovely there. They explained things to me. I had a biopsy done while there. I have to wait 1-2 weeks for the biopsy results. I'm scared too. But I'm.here if you want to chat.

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    Hi there, 

    Thank you for replying. I'm sorry you are having to go through this too. I now have an appointment for an ultrasound next Friday. It pains me to have to wait a week for it but it's the earliest they can do.  How long did you have to wait for your scan? 

    If you don't mind me asking, did it hurt when they took the biopsy?  I thought it was BV (Bacterial Vaginosis) that I had, it could still be that but I've never had the watery discharge with that.

    I'm struggling with talking to anyone about it. I don't know why, I'm usually quite an open person but this has thrown me. I struggle with my mental health and this isn't helping. Thank you for offering to chat, I'm here if you want to chat too.

    Fingers crossed for positive results xx

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    Hi. I'm finding this has become a great place to chat. Somewhere good to turn to, knowing I am not alone. You're not alone. As. For the scan it was hurried as I'm post menopausal and was bleeding.

    The biopsy is just like having a smear done. Got to admit there was a slight pinch but literally a couple of seconds. Be prepared for a bit of a bleed afterwards. I've not seen a period for over 3 years so it was like, oh right yes, I remember now lol. Just abit of belly pain which went with normal painkillers. It was all over and done with in a few minutes. I hope that's reassured you x

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