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

    Gosh how like my story yours is. Following cone biopsy I was diagnosed on 8 th July sadly I was not advised to take someone to that appointment with me.  I am having a scan on Thursday and should then know what my treatment will be. I am off to majorca on Saturday. Life goes on. Best wishes to you keep in touch whilst we go on our journey Ironically I am a cytology nurse

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi I have had cervical cancer now in remission.  Just thought I would put your mind at rest I was diagnosed last august. Comes as a shock and your whole world falls apart. I had stage 1b1 had op and lymph node removal results came back no lymph nodes infected so no chemotherapy required.  I had complications in op which set me back and was off work six months.  Keep positive and look after yourself and thank god you found it early. Wishing u all the best and if you want more info send me a message. Dawnief.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Your story is so like mine I was diagnosed on 8th July following a cone biopsy. I was not advised to take anyone with me so attended for my results on my own. What a shock to be told you have cancer. I am now having a scan on Thursday and seeing the consultant at the regional centre that day. I am going to Majorca on Saturday so by the time I get back they should have my results I am on a similar journey to you you are not on your ow

    Good luck

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Kaz,

    I was also diagnosed with stage1B1 cervical cancer in 2009,following an abnormal smear (severe dyskariosis).I had a radical hysterectomy & lymph node removal.I didnt need to have chemo or radiotherapy.Keep up the positive attitude!

    If there is anything you would like to ask,or if you just fancy a good old rant,then please dont hesitate to ask,I would be only too willing to offer you some support.

    Best Wishes On Your Journey

    Nikki x x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Spoke to nurse on Friday, and in a way I was happy but sad.

    Happy that nothing ontowards found on MRI. but sad that my dr now needs to take futher advised from histology, before they can make a discussion about my treatment.

    Therefore on speaking to nurse she believes I wont now be seen until 2nd Aug, but it look like they might go down the road of hysterectomy, if that the case I have cancelled my family holiday.

    The holiday company was very good about it, they started to go down the road it lest 30 days etc but when I told them why, it was oh that ok we send you paper work etc.