Re Occurrence of Cervical cancer

  • 11 replies
  • 45 subscribers
  • 1301 views

Hi folks, I'm due to have a Salvage hysterectomy next week as after 2 years of my initial diagnosis the cancer is coming bk in the same place, following radiotherapy and Chemo. Has anyone had a Salvage hysterectomy?.. I've been told there's a risk of damage to both bowel and bladder! 

  • I’m really sorry to read this  Is the pelvic exenteration surgery not an option for you in the same way it was for me when my salvage hysterectomy failed?

    I appreciate there may be reasons in terms of where the cancer has gone which might prevent that of course, and your scan may give more information-it was was the only thing which gave me a chance of a cure rather than palliative chemo which at the time was my only alternative. 

    I’m really very sorry to read how things have turned out-what a terrible blow for you. 

    Sarah xx


    Community Champion Badge

    Cervical Cancer Forum

    Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm