I had my internal scan today. No pain or real discomfort with that and it was done in 10 -15minutes. I then saw the consultant who said I have a polyp but also the lining of my womb is thicker than normal. I’ll need a hysteroscopy within the next week to 10 days. He said the positives are that I have presented to them early on with my symptoms and that I have had 2 vaginal births. The negatives are that I am overweight and that can cause an increase in oestrogen which can increase the thickness of the lining of the womb which can cause cancer. He said I would have a hysterectomy if cancer cells were present. I’m terrified as I heard one of the sonographers say ‘66’ to her colleague and if that was the thickness of  the lining, 66 mm is very, very high! (Might have been another measurement though!)

I feel worse now I think than I did before. I know there will be lots of waiting now which is so hard. 

Hi WiseOwl. I had virtually the same experience today at my appointment. The scan was l as t week but the results were explained today when I was meant to have a biopsy but they’ve decided a hysteroscopy next week instead. I’ve got a thickened lining plus a polyp. I’m a bit overweight too. They said I could have gas and air for the hysterectomy and/or (?) a local anaesthetic which sounded good to me. I was relieved by the results as I thought at least it’s only one polyp and according to google, just 5% of polyps are cancerous. One step at a time. It’s good to be being looked at by specialists. Sending hugs. I feel exhausted tonight and I’m sure I’ve gone into flight or fight mode in the background on what ifs. Hope everyone else is doing ok? 

I took my own underwear and pads with me. I was glad of them too, the string knickers they gave me were awful! Good luck everyone, we’ve got this xx

lol we aren’t going to win any competitions wearing string knickers now are we :D conjures up quite a picture haha. I’ll pack my own. And it is weird to have had to buy sanitary pads after years of missing that aisle in the supermarket. 

String knickers sound fun Ainberlin.  I'm imagining the sort of thing I keep stopping my 14 year old buying, but I'm guessing it's more like a paperbag tied together! I'll take my own.

Mario, that's really helpful to know what your timings were.  So hard to have a such a wait after the hysteroscopy too.  I may receive the results around my birthday woohoo!  When were you able to go back to work after the hysterectomy?  Mine is a desk job and I work from home, but I guess it would still be difficult to be sitting for long-ish periods. I'm trying to think worst case scenarios for a cancer diagnosis as it helps me feel more prepared.  Good luck everyone and great to be able to chat. xx

Hi, good that u look for worst case, so either way ur mindset good..I didn’t even entertain a diagnosis so I was knocked of my feet when the doc at hospital told me.. how stupid was i lol…I was only in hospital for a day, but was a bit more tricky as they started one procedure but hsd to change and open my old caesarian scar due to scar tissue, so took me couple weeks to walk and sleep properly, then couple weeks to get on my feet..my parts went to histology for further checks, got results bk after I think 7/10 days which gave me final stage and grade 

I had my hysteroscopy a fortnight ago under GA. Afterwards, I was told I had a polyp removed and had thickened Uterus - I wasn’t given measurement. I was told biopsy’s were taken under the two week schedule, but haven’t heard anything yet and am getting so anxious. I am thinking it’s taking the full two weeks because they are double-checking, or the letter has got lost in the post, or I’ve been forgotten. I can’t tell my husband because he isn’t good in these situations. 
is anyone here in Essex? Do we get all results by post? What if it’s good news - is that a phone call? Do you get the result in a letter, or an invite to make an appt but you must bring someone with you?

I can’t stop thinking about this.

I would presume that the pathology labs doing the screening of bipsies must be under a great deal of pressure as they’re not only dealing with our biopsies but also everyone else’s too including routine requests. Some people have said their results didn’t come back for 4 weeks or more. We're all with you. Deep breathes. With regards to how we will be told I have no idea I’m afraid until I get to that stage. It really is a worrying time for us all I know that but try to do something you enjoy. A walk, a hobby, a movie. Keep your chin up. Remember the advancements in this type of cancer are way better and a lot of women actually survive stage 4 cancers of the womb. Chin up. You got this xxx

I asked my consultant why it took so long. She said the process is so intense. They shred the sample to the thinest of layers and every single layer has to be scrutinised. She said they just cant allow for mistakes and this is what takes the time. They have to be exact, no room for mistakes as its someones life. I got my biopsy  results in 2 weeks and my histology results from my hysterectomy was 3 weeks. 

I phoned the hospital where I’m due to have my hysteroscopy and have left 2 messages but no one has got back to me. I finally got through to them today and asked when I might get a date for the procedure. (The consultant at my scan last week, said I expect I’ll see you next week.) The receptionist said they are waiting for more appointment dates to be released. This has been the longest week! I’m trying to keep busy, but it’s so difficult. And then I’m thinking if the consultant thought it  was something really bad, he’d have requested a more urgent appointment? Honestly… your head runs away with you doesn’t it?! Meanwhile I’ve had 2 people tell me how awful they found the procedure, which is adding to my anxiety!  

Oh ***! I’m dreading my results!

I’m under a hospital in Cambridge … anyone else?

I’m under a hospital in Cambridge … anyone else?