Hi Minska

the polyp was in the uterus so yes treatment must be different to yours.

I am waiting for an appointment for a ct scan to check for spread and will be seen at clinic after that. A nurse called me with the news that the cancer within the polyp was stage three. I don’t know if she is my allocated nurse.

i got the call three days ago but haven’t told anyone yet. I know I have to tell my husband if he is to come with me for the scan but I keep putting it off and think I might go alone then tell him when I know more.

the hope is that the cancer was contained in the polyp but I’m now feeling nauseous and having abdominal pain. Not sure if that’s another symptom. I’m staying positive and keeping busy as everyone recommended.

 Thanks for your reply

Hi Deb

I didn’t tell anyone at first except my partner. Then when I knew more told my kids and a couple of friends. No-one else knew I had cancer till I finished my treatment and my chemo didn’t make me lose my hair so there were no obvious signs. I still don’t tell people what type of cancer I have...it’s odd, but it’s the one little bit of control I have over all of this and it’s no-one’s business! 

The ct scan is very straightforward..I don’t mind having them at all. Mine hadn’t spread, so I’m hoping you’ll get the same news. Positivity is the best thing...and it helps with treatment and recovery. I told myself every day when I woke up that I would be well and I would get rid of this. All the best, and keep us posted. xx

Thank you Minska

for taking the time to reply to a stranger. I felt I was coping until today when I started to feel a bit overwhelmed and being home alone hasn’t helped.

Thanks to you I have ‘told someone’ now and that has helped me more than you know.

best wishes to you x

Oh Deb, I’m so pleased to have been able to help you even in a little way. It’s so frightening when you hear the cancer word..puts you in a spin. I’m so pleased you have told someone because that will really help you cope with everything..

When I first joined this forum I had some lovely people respond to me and I’ve tried to give something back to others since then, because I know what it’s like. Hope to see you posting again so we can help you out and offer support if you need it. xx

Evening all.

New to this so please forgive me,

My mother (59) went for her routine smear and the nurse found blood. She was sent for an urgent gynae appointment and referred for a biopsy. After the biopsy she was told, that they would be in touch quickly if it was something sinister. She had biopsy on the Thursday and was told on the following Monday that she needed both an internal and external ultrasound. During the ultrasound she was told her womb had partially collapsed and that she was to fight for a hysterectomy.

Fast forward to today. After two weeks of googling and panicking she attended the hospital to see consultant, only to find a locum. The locum explained that the biopsy was inconclusive and that they'd need to repeat it. She hasn't received her smear results (6 weeks ago) either.

I won't lie, I'm googling. Mum won't allow me to attend the appointments with her - she's stubborn as a mule and independent. Google is basically telling me that whatever is going on, is cancerous.

Does any of this sound familiar? Does it sound cancerous? If google just being google and recommending amputation for a paper cut? 

Any advise is greatly received - and be honest, either way I need to know.

love xx

Hi how u doing 

I'm starting treatment on Monday xx