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Bleeding: I know what's happening is not normal but is it cancer?

Posted by hildac @hildac, Apr 18, 2023

Google is not my friend right now.
Post menopause 59 yrs old.
Started spotting 5 weeks ago. Was brownish in colour. Has progressed to bleeding and is red.
Ultrasound shows lining at 4mm.
Abnormal amount of fluid in my uterus.
Gyno appt today. She attempted endometrial biopsy but cervix was very narrow. Managed to get a small sample. If it's not enough we'll have to retry in hospital. No polyps observed.
I've had abdominal and lower back ache for about 6 months. Has gotten worse
All this to say I know my symptoms are not normal and much if what I'm reading us suggesting cancer.
Does anyone have any input or experiences to share?

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annie27 | @annie27 | Jul 22, 2023
In reply to @jwkelly72 "I'm 50 with stage 3 esophageal cancer... Bleeding below the waist is never normal, healthy,ok. I..." + (show)
@jwkelly72

I'm 50 with stage 3 esophageal cancer... Bleeding below the waist is never normal, healthy,ok. I had many tests done where "everything is normal looking" until another test found the problem . Example: dysphagia which wasn't diagnosed as cancer until more tests were done 10 months into it and me weighing 95 pounds. I had an infection that caused massive blood ejaculations. It was unsettling and took awhile for the docs to detect it . Get checked,checked thoroughly,listen to yourself, take the antibiotics. My issue healed fortunately minus the cancer. Blessings to you.

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I am so sorry that you have have esophageal cancer hopefully you will be ok. I did have a course of antibiotics when I had urinary tract infection. All cleared up that’s why I was concerned hopefully something will show up with whatever tests the GP goes with. I do agree that bleeding from the waist down is not a good sign. My husband asked if I feel pain as he said with all that blood you must feel pain no I don’t not during intercourse. Than god that everything your issue healed minus the cancer. Blessing to you

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cjb63 | @cjb63 | Jul 22, 2023

My only symptom was post menopausal bleeding, which my GP thought was not normal and ordered an ultrasound. Ultrasound showed thickened lining and a possible cyst. Due to ultrasound results, I had a D and C, which showed my cancer. With your family history, I'd definitely keep pushing for answers. Are you close enough to a Mayo clinic or other large teaching hospital that you could get a 2nd opinion? I bet Mayo would be pretty thorough in their testing.

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jwkelly72 | @jwkelly72 | Jul 22, 2023
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@annie27

I am so sorry that you have have esophageal cancer hopefully you will be ok. I did have a course of antibiotics when I had urinary tract infection. All cleared up that’s why I was concerned hopefully something will show up with whatever tests the GP goes with. I do agree that bleeding from the waist down is not a good sign. My husband asked if I feel pain as he said with all that blood you must feel pain no I don’t not during intercourse. Than god that everything your issue healed minus the cancer. Blessing to you

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Thank you for your kindness and blessings but I'm quite content with my condition and love the battle( a stalemate with my cancer is a victory) Only health issue that ever jarred me was my heart attack and almost suffocating during it.You should tell your doctor to do a Pet scan:it's a very thorough and detailed cat scan. And continue to search online for help. Best wishes and blessings to you

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annie27 | @annie27 | Jul 23, 2023

Thank you for the advice I will certainly put that to my doctor. It must have been very terrifying for you when you had your heart attack. Hopefully it didn’t cause more health issues for you as you have already been through enough. Best Wishes and blessings to you.

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