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So scared I might have cancer, ultrasound showed thickening of the lining of the womb,

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susan81669
susan81669

Hi I am 53 hadn't had a period for over a year then started bleeding on Monday, went straight to doctors had ultrasound the next day no cysts or fibroids discovered then had call today to go to see GP who informed me I have thickening of the lining of the womb, so have to have more tests, :-( I am so afraid it's cancer especially with the speed the tests etc have been happening, blood tests were ok, doctor said I will have a diagnosis within two weeks, I am absolutely petrified, not coping at all, I do suffer with very bad anxiety too:-(

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  • carmen79600
    carmen79600 susan81669

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    Ok so here I am going mad with fear and googly everything. I am scared I will have a stroke or a heart attack from worrying. I started bleeding 3 days after using monistat. I am 59. My period left when I was 56 and I haven't seen no blood since until like 5 days ago. I got concerned I went to the doctor and they send me to the GYN. I got an ultrasound showed that my lining was 6 millimeters. They schedule a test for me in the hospital to go in with a camera and look for abnormalities. that's in two weeks. I keep thinking such negative thoughts mine Tech that did the ultrasound kept telling me that I was going to be fine that everything looked fine but she didn't tell me I was six millimeters. I can't eat or sleep I'm going mad thank you for listening to me it's good to have strangers out there reaching to each other

    • barbara95966
      barbara95966 carmen79600

      Posted

      When I went in, I was measured at 11 cm. My lining is slightly thicker than that of someone that still has a menstrual cycle as I do not shed the uterine lining.

      So hard to not let your thoughts wander. I was a mess...couldn't sleep, eat, concentrate. I began the process of figuring out who gets what, in the event that I passed away. Oi vey...worrier I am.

      I know, you have probably been told...stay off WebMD, positive thoughts, take notes on any changes between appointments and write down any questions you want to ask...I had a list, not kidding!!!

      Keep us up to date and try to stay positive.

    • kerry_89290
      kerry_89290 carmen79600

      Posted

      Praying for you that all will be clear xxx I'm waiting results too god bless us both 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • faye70041
    faye70041 susan81669

    Posted

    I had a 33 day period in December I've had 2 scans at my surgery   Which showed either a polyps or fibroid but my dr not sure. I got transferred to hospital for a womb biopsy, my sister had a sarcoma 10 yrs ago at the age of 35. I'm petrified I've got cancer and I've got to wait 2 weeks for results, I can't believe it takes this long. I hope you have a positive outcome x

    • Thomasand3
      Thomasand3 faye70041

      Posted

      Dear Faye, I read your posts and I'm sorry you're going through these challenges. I was wondering how your doing ?

    • kerry_89290
      kerry_89290 faye70041

      Posted

      Praying for you xxx I am waiting my results god bless us both 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • Thomasand3
    Thomasand3 susan81669

    Posted

    Dear Susan, I saw your posts and was wondering how you you are doing? smile

  • jonna13155
    jonna13155 susan81669

    Posted

    Hello...

    I'm 51 still have regular and irregular periods.. lots of perimenopausal things going on! My bloodwork was good but had a pap come back with thickening uterus. Did a biopsy and stressed for a week also using google and seeing scary things... my results were benign cells in the uterus and 1 low grade cell in the cervix and my Dr. Said that low grade cell could be flushed away on its own so will do another pap in 6 months to see if it's gone. She told me if it was a high grade cell it would probably require surgery. I am totally okay with having a hysterectomy! It's hard and natural to not stress while waiting for results... I was never alone as I talked to God regularly feeling fine to dread within minutes! He showed me signs I couldn't ignore and he will do the same for you! Even though I'm superstitious and was on a roller coaster ride of emotions....God is Good! I feel for and will pray for anyone going through this!

    God Bless

  • marianne74516
    marianne74516 susan81669

    Posted

    Hi everyone.

    Im 65 and started bleeding a month ago

    Went to ER but they said I had a uti, gave antibiotics, cleared up but bleeding again. Back to er. I made them ck this time to see if blood was coing from vaginal area. Yes it was but i also had a recurring uti.

    They did an ultra sound, internal and found a thick uterline lining and a fluid filled cyst on one ovary. To say im scared is an understatement. I cant be dealing with. Cancer. Im raising my 22 mo old grdaughter. She needs me. Im about to flip out.

    Im calling in the morning to see how fast i can be seen. I google everything too so im petrified.

    • rachel13481
      rachel13481 marianne74516

      Posted

      So sorry that you are going through this!  Did they tell you how thick your lining was?  I hope you can get into doctor quickly!
    • Shazanne
      Shazanne marianne74516

      Posted

      Hi Marianne,

      First of all take a deep breath!

      Thickening of the lining in the uterus is quite common and is generally NOT cancer.

      I went through exactly what you are going through at the start of the year and was convinced I had cancer too. I had an ultrasound that showed thickening of the lining and I bled quite heavily for three months without a break. Eventually they took me in for a D&C and hysteroscopy (and took biopsies as a matter of course) and everything was normal. It was all hormonal and medication (HRT) put it right within days. I was already on HRT but apparently the dose was wrong.

      When they told me everything was normal and I started crying with relief they told me that the majority of cases have very simple and easy to fix causes and that, even if they had found something it would have been treatable with a hysterectomy as I acted so soon.

      I googled everything too and it's not the best idea, but I know that none of us can help doing it.

      Please don't worry - you will be just fine.

      Keep us updated and if you need a good listening ear (or lots of good listening ears) just come on here whenever you need us.

    • rachel13481
      rachel13481 marianne74516

      Posted

      Something similar happened to my older sister.  Her lining was thickened but not too much and she had bleeding after a long time with no bleeding. It turned out to be nothing which was a great relief. She is a bit overweight but in her 50s.  It was all very scary!  I hope you get some answers soon.
    • marianne74516
      marianne74516 rachel13481

      Posted

      Rachel I go to my gyn at 10am tomorrow, tuesday. I will see what she says and does. Im a mess over this.
    • marianne74516
      marianne74516

      Posted

      My gyn did a biopsy today. Omg, so painful. She said my endometerial lining was twice as thick as it should be. So of course I freaked out all the more since I think my chances of cancer are greater. I cried the whole time I was in the room, felt ridiculous but I dont hv time for cancer. Im raising my 22 mo old grandbaby. I hv to be here for her sake or she will be placed in foster care.

      Still shaking and wont know for a week, maybe longer.

    • Giddyup1959
      Giddyup1959 marianne74516

      Posted

      Mine was also thicker than it should be .. did they say how thick yours was ? . They have done 2 d and c's because of this .  Am praying it will all be ok !??

    • rachel13481
      rachel13481 marianne74516

      Posted

      Sorry!  Those biopsies are sooooo painful.  I have had a few of them too.  I am glad you are through that part.  I am still hoping for a normal biopsy for you!  
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