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Womb cancer?

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hey there - I am 52 and post menopausal. Last week I had an episode of really heavy bleeding. I had my hospital appointment yesterday. I had a scan which showed endometrial thickening - I don't know how much I didn't ask. They did a hysteroscopy but he found my uterus was full of blood and clots so spent about 20 mins clearing as he could not see anything.  They did a biopsy which I am waiting for the results of. He said however that he couldn't see anything in my womb on the camera. I took this as being good news - but now I think about it I assume this just means no polyps or fibroids. Is it possible that my womb 'looked' clear - but I could still have cancer? I don't know if you can see a cancer in the womb or if it can only be confirmed with the biopsy. I am trying not to google as I am scared what Else i might read. My dear mum died of womb cancer aged just 57. I am trying not to worry until I know if there is something to worry about - but now I am thinking of all the questions I wished I had asked.

thanks for reading my post

  • I just wanted to stop by and welcome you to our forum Den1se1965 although I'm sorry for the reasons that bring you here.

    You do sound worried but not looking for answers on Google is actually a good idea. There is a post here, by our member Dave, that says it all: www.cancerresearchuk.org/.../one-for-all-of-us-not-just-the-newbies 

    On the other hand, I can appreciate why you are concerned so if you feel like talking to one of our cancer nurses might help please do call them on this number: 0808 800 4040. They are available Monday - Friday between 9.am - 5p.m.

    I hope this helps Den1se1965.

    Best wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hi Denise

    I hope you have your answer now.

    I was in the same position as you - same age,  same symptoms, etc.  Fortunately my biopsy came back clear - and I hope yours does too!

    I'm just posting this because when I was searching the forum it seemed like no one came back to say if their results were good - and so I worked myself up into a right state while I was waiting for my results, believing that it had to be cancer.  This is just to redress the balance - just in case there is someone out there like I was, waiting and worrying.

    Cheers x

     

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    I am going through the same I hope your results were ok 

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