Hi all I’m due to start treatment I’m at at stage 2b cervical cancer. I’m due to have chemo radiotherapy and brachytherapy, my treatment plan changed very quickly as at first they did not detect it have gone into the soft tissues. I have been told the cancer I have I may never be able to have a hysterectomy as it will make it come back and spread within the body. The chemo they are using is Cisplatin has anyone experienced hair loss with this treatment. Also I’m quiet scared of the brachytherapy as heard quiet a few not so good experiences. Any information will be really appreciated xx
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am so sorry to see the circumstance that brought you here and so sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with Cervical Cancer.
I am Mike Thehighlander and I volunteer on the Community and I will do my best to get you to the best place for you to find the support and the help you need. On my long journey I found the best way to navigate the various challenges including the noise in your head that a cancer diagnosis brings was by talking with people who are on the same journey.
My cancer journey was rather different but I see that you have joined the Cervical Cancer Forum, this is the place to where you will be able to connect with people who understand the journey you are on.
Just copy and paste your text from this post and go to the Cervical Cancer Forum, hit the 'Start a Discussion' tab and introduce yourself to the group and remember to go to the right on the group home page and select how you want to receive email notifications when someone answers your posts.
You may also find our various Macmillan Support Line Services on 0808 808 00 00 to be helpful as you can talk to a friendly person that can help in lots of ways.
We also have our ‘Ask an Expert’ section but please allow a few days to get an reply.
All the very best.
