Hi, I had radical hysterectomy with ovary and lymph node removal back in September - adenocarcinoma stage 1b2. I’m finally on the mend from surgery just a few minor things going on and so thankful that no additional treatment was needed. But my word I...
Long story short .. I had Stage 1A Grade3 endometrial cancer in Aug 2024. Came out the blue to me as no symptoms only a teeny bleed once 10 years after the menopause. Had a full hysterectomy and 2 lymph nodes checked ( cancer hadn’t spread luckily)...
Hi I'm new here. Had routine smear with nurse mentioned that I had had some spotting so put me in touch with gp who did an internal. Smear revealed nothing but gp noticed 2 grazes on my cervix and referred me for blood tests and a scan at hospital. Saw...
Hi my Nan is going through chemotherapy and is told her platelets need to be 100 to have this done. she is now 2 weeks behind on her treatment as they have been about 91-92. I was wondering if anyone has had the same issue and if so what you have done...
Good morning I dont know if this is the best place to ask or even if I should be asking! But here goes I was diagnosed with cervical cancer in November 2024 after a heavy bleed, after some investigation it was decided that I'd have a radical hysterectomy...
Hi Everyone im just looking for a bit of advice really. A small growth was found whilst having a smear test, only other symptoms are occasional back ache and severe thrush due to type 2 diabetes. I have been put on the 2 week wait list and I’m so scared...
Hi everyone Not been back for a couple of years as was doing ok with mental health but I need some support with a question. I had a radical hysterectomy 4 years ago and sex has been ok at times but sometimes it’s painful. I have stopped making my partner...
Hi All, I’m new on here. Abit of back story, I’ve been having severely heavy bleeding, clots and awful pelvic pain. My smear was due, I had the results in a week showing HPV positive and severe Dyskaryosis. I have my colposcopy on Wednesday. I am...
Hi all, I’m just writing this down to get it out of my head and to hopefully gain some reassurance from others. I finished my treatment end of April (chemo,radio,brachy), and have since had quite a good recovery. I went back to work the same week...
Recently been diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer after being fobbed off with Menopause excuses. Before they will start my chemoradio I have to have a nephrostomy...booked for next week and a stoma to protect the bowel during blasting. I'm terrified...
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