2 Week Wait

[BlueIris]

On the 2 week pathway for suspected endometrial cancer. Expecting a call any day now. Feeling helpless and terrified.

[lauz_lea]

Hi BlueIris, I've totally understand your fears have recently been in a 2ww myself (different medical concern but same limbo period) I understand how you're feeling right now.

[BlueIris]

Did it turn out okay?

[lauz_lea]

For me, I'd say yes. My biggest fear was cancer and I don't have it. My circs were different (blood in stool) but I've also been in a similar situation in my late teens to late twenties which resulted in a hysterectomy (there was no 2ww back then).

Obviously not knowing the ins and outs (no pun intended), and knowing that both my ailments were different, I can't offer specific experience related information but I do know the crippling fear and dread and wish you weren't experiencing it because I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

[Pearly queen]

Hi Blue Iris, I know how hard the waiting is but the only advice I can give (and as I count down to a mammogram on Monday this is for me too!) Try to be assured that you are being seen quickly and it is a pathway but that doesn't necessarily mean the result will be cancer. There are probably lots of other things more likely. I haven't had the particular test you are getting but I know plenty who have (including one with hereditary risk) and they were all just told to make dietary changes. That's it. I don't know your symptoms but try not to think the worst. I need to take this advice too btw but it's often easier for someone not involved to see things with a bit more clarity. You are panicking because naturally it's your body. Focus on being seen quickly and you should have a good idea on the day of what they are dealing with if anything.

[.Poppy.]

Hi Blue, I don't have experience with this nor with your health care pathway, but I'll be thinking of you. If you need to jump on and chat please feel free.

[Scissel]

Thinking of you, Iris

[BlueIris]

Thanks all.

Still waiting on a diagnosis, but things landed up spiralling in a completely different direction last Friday when I was admitted to hospital bleeding so heavily that my haemoglobin was about a quarter of what it should have been. I had three transfusions and could possibly have had another, but staying in hospital was bad for my mental health.

Currently at home resting up in advance of a hysteroscopy on Saturday. Wish me luck?

[lauz_lea]

Oh goodness, I'm so sorry Iris, thinking of you and sending you love

[BlueIris]

Thank you, I really appreciate it.