How I got here to be told

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I am a firm believer of having smears, so on 25th January I had my smear done by my local nurse, thought nothing of it.

I was a little surpised how quick the results came back, but  again nothing to worry about, but due to admornal smear was refered to hospital.

So on 21st March off I go to Frimley Park Hosptal to see them where a copoloposy was done, everything was explained before they did the examiation, and even when you lying there I could not fault the dr or nurses. Was told results will be back in about 6 weeks time.

On 21st May a letter as awaiting for me, confirming that I was yet again required to be seen by hospital but this time a LTTEZ would have to be done, now this is when the doubt started.

13th June saw me back at hospital, same nurses and same dr, I just knew we were at the next stage, because the nurse kept asking me if I was ok, believe me keep asking I get frightened, again told results back in 6 weeks time.

Due to silly things going wrong at work and that another story, I went and saw my own gp and it turned out I was now very highly stressed and was promptly signed off work, I dont do stress, I dont do time out, but even now I releaised something had to give, so I took my gp adviced and had the next 17 days off work.

On 8th July whilst at home feeling a little better I received a call that would put my life on hold, it was from Frimley Park Hospital, advising me I would need to be seen by the dr next Tuesday and I need to bring someone with me. Boy was I glad I was not at work.

So on Tuesday 12th July it was confirmed I had Cervix Cancer with interesting problems, beieve me I never do anything straight forward, I have stage 1a but it might be 1b, as it not in the same place, it not the right depth / length to be 1a, so my dr is going to take a second opion.

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    hi kaz

    i saw from your profile you are going to start a blog...i have been writing one for the last few months now and its my therapy for sure.sometimes i feel the only people who understand are the people here in mac land

    wishing u all the best for your treatment (i used to live your way many years ago so know of frimley park hospital)

    sending hugs

    wendie x x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Kaz

    Dont put your life on hold hun because if you do then this monster is winning!!!!!  I wishyou all the bery best for your future treatment stay strong and focused and you will get through.

    Hugs

    Jules xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Kaz,

    Ok Know you are putting on a bit of a brave face, but serious you have such a positive attitude and even now know you have a sense of humour. Loads of factors come into play - but honest, no false promises -Your attitude is so important - understand its early days and maybe still a little lost. You have joined the club of reluctant members - none of us wanted to be here - but we are all glad we did - welcome to the mac family and never ever feel alone  again. Hope yours is a quick safe  journey.

    Love and Hugs  

    John xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hey May 25th was my last cancer treatment for stage 1b and secondary lympth node so a hystertomy was impossible.  2 weeks ago had a routine appt and the doctors are confident the cancer has gone - the treatment - 28 radiotherapy treatment 4 chemo treatments and no you do not loose your hair and 3 internal treatments.  Honestly the treatment doesnt hurt and trust me im a whimp - so please remain positiv

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Also meant to say the support is here just yell and we will come running - Good luck not that you need it.  If I can help just say

    Jo x