Waiting for Hysteroscopy and terrified I have cancer

Hi all, I am 60 years old and have been through menopause 8 years ago, just after xmas I had some slight spotting and was sent for a scan which revealed I have thickening of the womb 5mm stripe not sure what that means, I have had urgent cancer referral for hysteroscopy and I am at my wits end with worry about all this, I am so scared I have cancer and finding all this very difficult to cope with, I suffer with anxiety and depression which doesnt help either, has anybody else had this happen, the refferal letter has made me worry even more with suspected cancer on it, 

  • Hi I'm in the same situation, I'm post menopause 2 years, I had a bleed so called the dr who sent me for a scan they said my womb was 4mm think it should be 2mm, anyway went and had scan they said I have polyps and took a biopsy, went yesterday for removal, not the most plesent thing,  But have just had a call that says I have cancer cells and need full hysterectomy, it's all very scary. How long have you got to wait? 

  • Hi there, I am sorry to hear of your situation, I do know how you must be feeling, I am still waiting for the hysteroscopy appointment so I havent had a biopsy yet, do keep me updated with your progress and try to think positive thoughts, I am always here if you want a chat, I am thinking of you

  • Thank you, Just trying to think positively keep telling myself not to worry but thats easier said than done, Hope yours goes well, If I hadn't had the bleed I wouldn't have a clue anything was wrong, So glad I went. Just hope it has been found early Thinking of you too pages like this make you feel less alone. Good luck x

  • I also had a blead,I was positive for covid and went into hospital as I was also bleading,somebody from gynaecology came and done ultrascan internally they said I had thickening of the womb lining,And I have an appointment Friday for hysteroscopy I just want to know one way or another as I'm so scared I'm actually petrified I have cancer,Im worrying that I still won't know after Fridays appointment and I dont think I can go on anymore its torture knowing it could be and as time goes on so is the cancer if any untreated,Im 58 and watched my sister die two years ago to cancer.. Im hoping Friday ill know one way or another.

    I also wish you all the best for your tests.