Grid morning. I have just joined. Thank you. I have just been diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer, I seem to really feel nothing 90%of the time. Guess I am hoping I wake up. I am still having to undergo tests. They have done a pet scan and seem to think that it has spread to my lungs. I am awaiting a lung biopsy… I am now afraid. If it is they say it is probably only palliative care. Should I have this biopsy. And anyone there can give me any more information. I don’t know what to as all a bit of a shock
thank you
Well done-that’s the attitude to have, and once you have facts you can find out what could be next for you.
Sarah xx
Sorry still not sure how to use this site. I have a question I am recently experiencing bloating and discomfort in my belly with ach in my lower back . It is like I have wind which is hard to expel. Is this normal with cervical cancer which doctor thinks has spread up to lungs. If so any idea how I can relieve this Thank you
Hi LaRive
I’m sorry you are in discomfort but I’m afraid I don’t know the answer to your question. I think the best thing to do would be to get in touch with your doctor. Are you in the UK? If so you maybe have an allocated cancer nurse specialist who you could contact in the first instance and they could speak to your consultant. I hope you can get this resolved to feel more comfortable.
Sarah xx
I’ll tag LaRive for you so that she should get a notification that you have posted.
Sarah xx
Well I had brachytherapy 2 weeks running. And now I am without any treatment. I have had a scan today to serif it has spread to lungs. Won’t know till Friday. I am in Spain and there is no help here at all. I seem to be so very tired exhausted. My heartrate is always high and pain in my chest with a cough. No one seem to have any idea why.
Thank you for replying. I have friends and family. I have no more treatment for the cervical cancer as they say the tumor has gone. I hope they don’t say something else after this scan. I have a go here I go to see him on Thursday. Yes I am anxious for the results. Snd I do not feel that I can go through any more treatment. I have had no life to Ill and tired to do anything. I just wish to get better and spent good quality time with my family my granddaughter.
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