Hello,
I’m new to this group and first time posting. I didn’t think I’d need a group like this for support but turns out I think I do.
I had a LLETZ procedure back in February following some abnormal cell changed detected in my smear. My biopsy results came back and a cancerous tumor was removed as part of the loop. I then had to have a second loop procedure at the end of April of which the results came back and all looked ok and no cancer found. I have a follow up Colposcopy appointment in October. I do also appear to have cervical stenosis, and have to insert oestrogen cream twice per week to try and prevent my cervix from completely closing. I’m genuinely over my ladies plumbing, and as someone who doesn’t want to have children I’d happily have the lot removed but I don’t think this is an option at the minute.
I thought I was ok and dealing with it all quite well, but I’m not. I’m genuinely dreading my next colposcopy and I can’t help but feel like my cards are marked and that cancer has me firmly in its grasp and will get me again. I know I shouldn’t think like that, and I should try to stay positive until my next check up in October, but it’s all I can think about. It’s driving me insane.
I don’t know who else to really talk to as I don’t think anyone else quite understands. I’m the first person in our entire family to be told they’ve had some form of cancer.
Not really sure what I’m looking for in response to this post, I just wanted to share my feelings and where I’m at with it all at the minute.
Thanks for reading x
Hi NatG and welcome to the Macmillan Community but I am so sorry to hear about your diagnoses and your ongoing concerns.
The cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from others who are dealing with the ‘exact same' cancer type can help a lot.
The Community is actually divided into dedicated Cancer Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) and I do see that you have already joined our dedicated Cervical cancer support group. This group is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To connect with a group click on this link Cervical cancer then once the group page opens you can introduce yourself by clicking “+new” or “+” in the top right next to the group title.
You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post…… you can also scroll through other members posts and click “Reply” to get involved.
It’s a challenging time for you so you may want to use the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support or just a listening ear.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
