Thanks for that Jo. It sounds like you had everything thrown at you at once! I have my pre assessment tomorrow then start chemo Monday. When I’m finished my chemo I’ll start radiotherapy then finish with brachytherapy. Very relieved you found the brachytherapy ok and have not had any internal complications. Did painkillers help with the cold cap pain at all? I’m presuming after the first 45 mins it became bearable? Good luck with your recovery. 

Hello. I have just joined the chat. And on searching found this thread, so I hope it is ok to join the conversation. I'm 55, been post menopausal for 2 1/4 yrs and only started a v low dose of hrt June last year. Last week I started bleeding heavily and had emergency GP appointment, now waiting for gyno appointment. I asked if I should carry on with the hrt and the GP just shrugged... Today I feel so bloated and back pain. I'm not going to lie I'm scared, I don't even have a prognosis yet, but I think I can guess. But I'm just in limbo, in pain and scared.

Hi Pnp

How are you? I am going through similar to you - have an ultrasound and biopsy next week but am 57 have bleeding and pain and on HRT.

Best wishes

Tina