Not the news i wanted

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hello i am very upset as i write this so excuse me if i dont come out right

 

today i had my meeting with the oncologist she was a really lovely lady up till today i didnt know very much.

I have small cell cancer on my cervix which she said was very rare and the type i have is very aggressive, she said it is normally found in/on lungs.I also have infected lymph nodes which i knew. I am to go for a ct scan on wed coming. They cant tell me anything about prognosis as they do not know how me or the cancer c will react with the treatments. But if it has spread basically it doesnt look good even she was in tears having to tell me. I start my chemo on mon 23rd this month which is etoposide and cisplatin and i will be getting that overnight  and back out the following evening.  How many cycles i dont know as she never said just that once i have completed that i will get radiotherapy then surgery or surgery then radiotherapy. I am so scared right now as i really do not know what to expect can anyone in a similar situation please help me with any advice.

My tumour has grown almost 3 times its size in under 3 weeks.

Thank you for any advice

Love Sarah x x x x x x

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Sarah it must be so hard for you at the moment. We are all with you and will support you however we can. Ask for whatever help you need for you and your lovely family. Will be thinking of you, with love Karen xxx

  • Hi Sarah, sorry to hear your news, when its sunk in if you can remember what type of small cell you have let us know as I am sure someone will be able to help. Don't be over worried about it being aggressive, mine is and suprisingly the hemo consultant said aggressive cancers were easier to treat. Weird as it sounds. My mass reduced by between 2 thirds and three quarters after 4 treatments so hang in there sure there is lots they can do you just need time to take it in.

    sending you lots of good wishes x

    john

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Thinking of you Sarah xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Sarah, I am sorry to hear your news. Don't think too far ahead. Take each day each hospital visit at it comes. Miracles do happen I know of people the have happened to. My thoughts are with you.  Bet wishes Julie X

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Sarah,

    I can only agree with all the replies to your sad news. Take all the support, advice and treatment that is offered - there are very caring people in the profession who don't mind if you want to ask questions and get upset. They are also very good at their jobs so hopefully you will respond to the treatment and the future will look brighter for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, love Angie x