Good evening all! I have recently been diagnosed with cervical cancer and undergone a radical hysterectomy.which I thought I was dealing with very well but over the past few day I have been felling sad and tired.My partner and family keep asking am I ok and what is wrong with me. I just tell them I am ok but really I am feeling worried and scared about secondary cancer occurring. Does any one else feel the same? Thank you all for listening!x
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am always sorry to see folks finding us and so sorry to hear about your diagnosis and on going challenges.
The fear of secondary cancers are always a challenge that unfortunately has to be negotiated, in my case I will never be cured but remission has been a bonus as back in 1999 when I was first diagnosed I was told I would never hear the word remission.
A cancer diagnosis brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.
The Community has various cancer specific support groups so can I direct you to our Cervical cancer group as this is the place where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as patient or family.
Follow the link I've created above then choose ‘click to join' when the page opens.
You can then introduce yourself and post questions selecting '+New' or '+' (depending on your device) you can also join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
The Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information. The service is open every day 8am to 8pm and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here for more information.
You can also email them, use the online chat and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
All the very best.
