Recently diagnosed, petrified.

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Good morning I was diagnosed on Wednesday with cervical cancer and to say I'm petrified is an understatement. I was diagnosed after a lletz treatment, the doctor was surprised by the results as she couldn't see any sign of it during the procedure so they think it's slightly higher up in the cervix. From the lletz I've been told it's 1b1 I know this may change once I've had the CT and MRI but I'm just wondering if this is generally a pretty accurate way to diagnose the stage your at. Many thanks 

    • Yes I'm in the UK. My cancer nurse said I should expect surgery by January at the latest. I'm very grateful it's all moving so fast. Are you in the UK? 
  • yes but i have had to wait longer than you so i guess it depends on area x hope the replies on here have helped you calm down a little, its a big shock so give yourself some grace x 

  • Hi  so sorry to hear about your experience , it’s an awful shock and can be hard to take in.  I have had the diagnosis 1b2 and will now be having g my op on 2/1 was originally planned for NYE but now rescheduled due to consultant which is good news. 
    mid you have any questions or shuts want to chat feel free to message me on here or privately . This group is ever so helpful and nice. 
    hope u can enjoy ur weekend x

  • Thank you for your reply. I've had a few reply bad anxiety days so haven't been on her much. Thank you for offering to be there if I ever need a chat. 

    I hope your operation goes well in January and you recover quickly. X

  • Just to add-I had some very bad days early on where I felt very scared and anxious to the point of derealisation where life felt surreal, its a big shock so go easy on yourself x i still havent processed it but not as bad as at the beginning of it sll x