WOW I wasn't expecting the phone call to tell me i now need a hysterectomy. . . My heads about to explode. . Any advice please I was told follow up appointment next week. Then an hour later told I need a hysterectomy. . . My heads spinning.
I’m wondering if anyone can share how they’ve felt after finishing cervical cancer treatment. I assumed I’d feel relief once I got the all-clear: no more appointments, no more treatment plans, no more anxiety, no more pain and bleeding. But honestly,...
Hi, I’ve recently been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer, I’m 34. it’s sounding like I’ll be having the full hysterectomy including my ovaries which will put me into the early menopause. How did people find the surgery? What is the recovery...
A friend was diagnosed with Stage 2A Clear Cell cervical cancer a few months ago. She has finished treatment and scans are positive so far. It is a rare form of cervical cancer and I wondered whether anyone on the forum has had the same and could share...
I finished treatment for cervical cancer in December 2024. I had chemoradiotherapy and Brachytherapy. It has put me in the menopause. I have been told to start HRT and have spoken to a menopause specialist clinic. I have a few issues that are stopping...
Hi how do I deal with having this forum of cancer squamous cell
Morning ladies! My journey so far - I have been having numerous gyne issues the last 18 months, including pelvic pain and lots of bleeding (only had 5 days this month without any!) After lots of battling with the GP who wanted to put everything...
Hi everyone Macmillan are writing some new blogs sharing hints and tips about radiotherapy and and are looking for members to contribute any tips and advice which might be helpful for those starting radiotherapy. I’ve put a link here What you wish...
Hi everyone, I just want to get other people’s experiences on vaginal discharge after treatment. Is this normal or should I be worried? I know that discharge is a symptom of cervical cancer but thought it would go away after treatment. This doesn’t...
Just wondered if anyone has had/having a similar experience… I’m on week 2 of cisplatin and radiotherapy, I have a take home steroid dexamethasone… last week, week 1 I noticed I was getting upset at things out of my control, wondering what if etc I...
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