Endometrial cancer

Hello,

I was really hoping I wouldn't be here again.  I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021 I had a lumpectomy and full lymph nodes removal under 1 arm. This was followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, aswell as Tamoxifen for 5-10 years.

I recently had some bad stomach bloating which was put down to IBS after doing bloods an stool samples etc 

The GP agreed to refer me for an ultrasound and transvaginal scan to make sure nothing was missed,  on this scan they have seen my womb lining is 19mm which is much higher than what they would expect it to be. Iv been on tamoxifen since early 2022 so the GP said it should be no more than 5mm thickness.

GP has now done a 2 week referral to look more closely an do biopsies, he has confirmed they are looking for endometrial cancer.

Has anyone else experienced this? I'm hoping/praying that there's a simple explanation for this and it's not cancer back again!!

  • I'm sorry you to hear what has happened Keeleyl1977 and that you now have an anxious wait to find out if you have endometrial cancer.

    This must be an incredibly difficult time but as always, our members are here for you, and hopefully it won't be long until you hear back from others who have been in a similar position.

    If it would help to talk any of this through with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very insightful and will do all they can to answer your questions and put your mind at ease whilst you wait.

    In the meantime, we're sending you all our support Keeleyl1977 and will have our fingers crossed everything will be o.k.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hello thankyou for your reply. I have my appt at hospital tomorrow for my Hysteroscopy which il be glad to just get it over with. I keep getting random bloating (actually look pregnant) I thought this was maybe food related but now I'm wondering if it's something to do with the endometrial thickening 19mm but I'm on tamoxifen. Can this problem cause bloating?

    Thankyou x