I’m not entirely sure what I’m looking for — maybe just a safe space to let some of this out. Last year I was diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer. I know I was fortunate that it was caught early, but the whole experience took a huge toll. After three...
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Hi, I’m new to the forums so hope I’m doing this right. I’m looking for some help and advice regarding side effects. I’ve recently finished treatment for stage 3 cervical cancer and have been suffering with quite bad vaginal soreness and radiation cystitis...
Hi all, I was started on induction chemo at the beginning of the year for my 1b3-2b hpv positive p16 (whatever all that means) bulky tumour, but after one session of chemo they said I couldn’t have any more. I have a pre-existing auto inflammatory condition...
Hi everyone, I am trying to decide whether to go ahead with adjuvant localised pelvic radiotherapy to lymph nodes, and I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has had adjuvant pelvic radiotherapy, especially about short-term and long-term...
I was diagnosed with adeonsquamous carcinoma stage 1B2 4cm cervical cancer with extensive LVSI in Feb 2023. Following radical hysterectomy, chemo, radiotherapy and brachytherapy. I have been ok although suffered a lot of side effects following treatment...
Hi all, I’m almost 3 years clear of 3C2 cervical cancer and apart from some minor side effects i’ve been well since my treatment. However, twice in the past week i’ve had vaginal bleeding after sex which i’ve never had before. This was actually the...
Hi there, My mum was diagnosed on 23rd December with stage 4 cervical cancer, and we’re currently in the difficult waiting period before treatment starts. Since the diagnosis, she’s been struggling badly with nausea and vomiting. She’s now on her second...
I'm awaiting the start of treatment but in the meantime am in absolute agony with the pain which is basically just in my bum area. I've had a stoma to protect my bowel during treatment and this has healed well and causing no issues. What painkillers...
Hi all finished treatment in December last year my treatment was 25 radiotherapy’s 5 chemotherapy and 3 bracatherpys all in 6 weeks I’m not going to lie it was brutal but I got there now I don’t know if this is normal to feel like I do but I can’t stop...
