Hi all,
I have just been diagnosed with cc two days ago.
I believe the Consultant said upper stage 3. But it's all a bit of a blur.
Back hurts so bad and now my whole body. Not sure if it's in my mind.
I'm finding it hard to come to terms with it.
Mri and ct scan coming up in the next two weeks.
Then a treatment plan but I'm sure they said chemo and radiotherapy.
Has anyone else had this stage diagnosed?
Scared, confused and angry.
I can only think of the worse case scenario.
Hi xxHHxx and a very warm welcome to the online community
I'm sorry to hear that you've recently been diagnosed with cervical cancer and feeling scared, angry and confused is perfectly normal. Most people find that once the tests are over and they have a treatment plan they can cope much better.
I didn't have the same type of cancer as you but I do know the worry of thinking that every ache and pain in your body is related to the cancer. Of course a lot aren't but our bodies have let us down big time and it takes a long time to accept an ache for just that rather than worry.
Have you been assigned a cancer nurse specialist (CNS) yet as you could explain your aches to her and she will arrange for you to be seen by your team if she thinks it's necessary? She'll also answer any questions you have and help you to make sense of your diagnosis.
Although no one from this group has come forward yet there will be plenty who are the same Stage as you. While you're waiting for replies you could use the search bar in the group to look for previous posts which mention Stage 3.
When you feel up to it, it would be really useful if could pop something about your journey so far into your profile as it helps others when answering or looking for someone with a similar diagnosis. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Edit Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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That's not very good that your CNS hasn't returned your call after that length of time xxHHxx. Of course she could be on holiday but you'd think someone else would pick up her messages 
It's good that your scans are progressing and hopefully you'll know what you're dealing with soon. It's natural to be scared that the cancer might have spread but I'll be keeping everything crossed that it hasn't.
Trying to keep life as normal as possible right now is a good idea as it really helps to keep your mind from wandering to the 'what ifs'. You might find having a read of this article on how to ease worry when waiting for test results useful.
Do come back and let us know how you get on
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"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
