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Hello everyone Just had my cervical cancer diagnosis confirmed this morning - Adenocarcinoma cervical Stage 1B3. Face currently leaking lots and just wanted to find somewhere to chat as although the few friends I have told are all wonderful none of...
Hi sorry this probably has been asked loads of times but I am having brachytherapy for cervical cancer stafe 2b in 2 weeks and I have to stay in 2 nights now now and lie in the same position for 2 weeks. I'm incredibly nervous of hospitals and really...
I am not ready to read anything on here yet as I’m just in whirlwind of thoughts and emotions but I know I’ll need everyone’s support, and hopefully lend some along the way. I was diagnosed on Wednesday and had my MRI this morning. Now the awful wait...
Good morning I was diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer on the 8th September, another two years of being in pain with my back and legs, which was diagnosed as fibromyalgia but yeah…I had my first chemo session on Monday. I can honestly say that...
Hi, I am 53 and just been diagnosed with stage three endocervical adenocarcinoma. I am starting chemo radiation on the 5th October for 5 weeks and then brachytherapy x3. I am absolutely terrified, anxious and still can’t believe I am in this situation...
Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum but sadly not new to Cancer. I am currently living with metastatic cervical cancer (stage 4) with brain mets. I was initially diagnosed with stage 3 adenocarcinoma cervical cancer in May 2023. I have had PCOS for many...
Hi! 12 weeks post treatment for stage 3c1.Had anyone else suffered with hip and lower back ache and general ‘ twinges ‘ in the pelvic region? Have also developed sciatica and my oncologist didn’t seem concerned , in fact was quite blasé with a short...
Hi, Before I was diagnosed and started treatment, I felt well. The only symptom I had was heavy bleeding (don't get me wrong, it was awful and on a number of occasions it was like a scene from Carrie) but no pain etc. Since I started treatment I've...
Hi all, Just joining to be amongst women who have experienced similar things. I was diagnosed with cancer in August - initially bladder cancer but 6 weeks later the Marsden decided it is cervical as there is HPV in the tumour. This is despite there...
Hi everyone, Stage 4 I have my 6th and final Chemo session in a couple of weeks and have been advised I will be continuing with Immunotherapy for the foreseeable (awaiting scans to see if radiotherapy will also be undertaken). I have been advised...
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