I was diagnosed with stage 2A cervical cancer in Feb, started Chemoradiation in May, had brachytherapy in July and have just been given the all clear.
During my appointment with the oncologist, he mentioned trying to remove my coil during each of the 3 insertions of the rods for the brachytherapy, but not being able to as it was “stuck” and that they are referring me to gyno. They mentioned removing my coil many times prior to this, during treatment but never did.
Has anyone ever had issues like this before? I sure as hell don’t want anyone else poking around down there as it’s still so tender and if my consultant couldn’t remove it while I was under general I really don’t want them to try while I’m awake.
i know this is slightly off topic but if anyone has had anything similar or heard or anything I’d love to know about it.
thanks
mandy
Hi Mandymoo76 and welcome to our group.
I don’t have experience of this so hope others will be along to advise. I thought that coils were removed prior to pelvic radiotherapy, but didn’t have one myself so it wasn’t something I had to think about.
I can understand you not wanting this to be attempted while you are awake as it previously hasn’t been successful under a general, but wondered if you have another appointment arranged to discuss this further?
Sarah xx
