So scared I might have cancer, ultrasound showed thickening of the lining of the womb,
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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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cindy12255 susan81669
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Hi Susan,
?Well, I drove my family dr. "nuts" this week.....and am going there later regarding my bp. But, yesterday when I talked to him he said that cancer can show up years from now if nothing was done to correct the problem. He stated that it was good that I let him know regarding the spots of blood that I seen last week, he said if things aren't real good, a hysterictemy will be in order. My pap last August was fine, and as I stated bf my last period was last November. So, my nerves calmed down after that conversation.
sue36186 cindy12255
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Try not to worry I felt the same as when I looked on the internet I thought the worse but it doesn't mean to say that you have Cancer . We suffer feeling rubbish with lots of different symptoms in the menopause so we always tend to think the worse Take care of yourself and try to take time for you x
cindy12255 sue36186
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Thank you Sue,
?I have a copy of my report to bring to the dr. when I have a biopsy on Monday.
report wording--Impression----endometrial stripe in clinical history, is considered to be thickened. Differential includes endometrial hyperplasia, polyp and carcinoma. The last word make my stomach do flips. Can't seem to get my mind off of it.
cindy12255
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momof3kids cindy12255
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I'm sure you know the answer by now, but .8 cm is equal to 8 mm. I just checked it out online using a conversion calculator. My mom just died of uterine cancer. She was post menapause and began bleeding a few years after. She put off going to the doctor and boom was dead within 6 months. If I can make a difference it would be to encourage everyone to not be afraid of the doctor. Go and get your yearly check ups. Your family is the one who suffers if you don't. I recently found out that my fibroid is growing and i too have a thickening lining. My great grandma died of cancer in her early 60's, my mom at 58 and now my two aunts (my mom's sisters) also have issues with breast cancer and spots on their ovaries. It runs in the family. I will do everything I can to stop it from getting me. Even if it means a hysterectomy earlier then later.
lisa36090 cindy12255
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I just came across this while doing a google search -
May I ask how you are ?
Thomasand3 cindy12255
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Dear Cindy , I read your post and you seem so anxious and I am checking on you. I had some frightening results too. I pray you're ok .
Thomasand3 momof3kids
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Hello, just checking in on you mom of 3 . 😊
shirley_39760 sue36186
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deborah111055 susan81669
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Hi Susan, It's been over a year since your original post - please give an update on your condition. Hoping that all is well.
I want to share my story: I'm 60 years old with a history of breast cancer (at 51) currently taking Tamoxifen. LMP at 59, had D&C in mid 50's. First of three pregnancy at 31 after 10 years of medications and surgical procedures for infertility. Diagnosed at 20 with PolyCystic Ovaries Syndrome.
I'm scheduled for a biopsy for thickening lining later this month. Trying to be positive because until you know there is something to worry about it's a waste of energy to worry. Wanted to post this because didn't read any others posting of other contributing factors to their hyperplasia.
Please do follow-up posts so we know how things are going.
jude22 susan81669
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Well..I am going through all this too..nervous is right? I haven't read any determinations..I go for biopsy Aug.17th. Have spotted, gasie and cramping with slight pain..ughh
Prayers everyone? jude
bonnie63211 susan81669
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Good luck ladies, I pray all of you are in good health
ingrid32024 susan81669
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I am 33 years old and have had 2 children to c sections. I had precancerous cells frozen from my cervix in 2003. I have now, after an ultrasound, been told I have a thickening of the lining of my uterus. I had the endometrial biopsy done today....which btw was the worst 30 seconds of my life. No pain meds or anything was given to me. I should hear something back this coming week. The doctor is thinking some type cancer or hyperplasia. Cancer being the worst outcome obviously. My symptoms have been extreme fatigue, extremely heavy periods that last up to 12 days and occur every 2 weeks or so. Also have tons of blood clots. I am also considered obese and smoke which doesn't help. I've been reading online about risk factors and I could really kick myself after reading them. I'm pirating for the later of the two diagnoses. But I would be lying of I said I wasn't nervous. I have a 10 year old and a 4 year old that need me. Anyone else experiencing fatigue? Mine has gone on for a long time now.
ingrid32024 susan81669
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I am 33 years old and have had 2 children to c sections. I had precancerous cells frozen from my cervix in 2003. I have now, after an ultrasound, been told I have a thickening of the lining of my uterus. I had the endometrial biopsy done today....which btw was the worst 30 seconds of my life. No pain meds or anything was given to me. I should hear something back this coming week. The doctor is thinking some type cancer or hyperplasia. Cancer being the worst outcome obviously. My symptoms have been extreme fatigue, extremely heavy periods that last up to 12 days and occur every 2 weeks or so. Also have tons of blood clots. I am also considered obese and smoke which doesn't help. I've been reading online about risk factors and I could really kick myself after reading them. I'm praying for the later of the two diagnoses. But I would be lying of I said I wasn't nervous. I have a 10 year old and a 4 year old that need me. Anyone else experiencing fatigue? Mine has gone on for a long time now.
sandy1208 susan81669
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Hi: Hope everthing is well with everyone.
I am 52 and still have the monthly visitor until this month. I had my yearly exam and everything come back but my estrogen leavel went from 45 to 355 so I hand a ultra sound done.
It found a cyst on my right ovray and mutiple cyts in my uterus and thickening of my endomateril of 12.
My doctor referred to gyno. He wants to remove the cyst on the ovray and do a d&C and get biposy of the linning and the uterus cyts,
I am scared and I am not cnfortable with this doctor, I am going back to my regular doctor and try a different gyno,