Hello sisters, I'm new to this forum, so hello!
I was diagnosed with stage 1B2 cervical cancer 2 months ago and have been given a recommended treament path of chemoradiation. This is based on the size of the tumour and its placement and that I'd likely need radiotherapy post-surgery, so my medical team are recommending to go straight to chemoradiation. It goes with the story that I was diagnosed in another country and they recommend a radical hysterectomy. As expected, I'm a bit lost as I have two options, both which come with potential complications and side effects.
I'm curious to hear stories from those of you that have gone through treatment and, if you had the option, chose a) chemoradiation vs b) hysterectomy. And, if you did chemoradiation, have you had surgery afterwards?
Wishing you much love whichever stage of the journey you're on.
Hi Eire
I wasn’t able to have it myself-I had to cancel on the day of my admission while in a bed in another hospital! But my description is what would have happened in my case. Brachytherapy is planned for each individual so that it’s a precise treatment. I really wish I had been able to have it, but it was impossible so I had an extra 7 external radiation treatments instead.
Brachytherapy can be a very powerful tool for this cancer.
I hope you feel some benefit from speaking to your counsellor today-I certainly found counselling very helpful when I had it.
Sarah xx
