Hi everyone. Well, I had my phone appt, but it was a nurse who rang me and not the consultant. She explained that no further treatment was planned for me and asked if I'd heard from palliative care team. I said I hadn't so she will look into it. She and the consultant had discussed my case prior to phone call and think I might have another 2 years. I enquired about immunotherapy but she didn't think it would be suitable for my cervical cancer, but would discuss the possibility with my consultant and get back to me. Meanwhile they will review my case in a couple of months or so and maybe another scan.
I mentioned the bleeding that I'm having. I had been told by another consultant that it could be controlled by medication. The nurse said there is a risk of blood clots unless it gets too severe that my life is in imminent danger, so not an option at the moment. I have to watch out for signs of anaemia such as dizziness on standing, fainting and becoming very pale skinned.
Better stock up on iron tablets or eat a couple of whole cows a day!
NB. I made an assumption. The lady that phoned me was a doctor as I just printed out the transcript of our conversation on my MyChart online app. My mistake.
Ann
