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Hi Emmamumof2 I’m very sorry to hear about your diagnoses and completely get that feeling , I’m also a mum of two 6 and 3 year old and was told on 1/11 I had cervical cancer. It’s a lot to take in and it takes time . Have you had any more scans or are you waiting just now for further information. Although everything seems like a waiting game it also does move quickly with treatment , I had a radical hysterectomy on 2/1 and currently recovering. If you ever want to private msg me to chat please do . 
it’s a massive rollercoaster of a ride but this group is so helpful and supportive I really found it’s helpful and to answer any questions .

take care x

Hi Emmamumof2 and welcome to our group.

You've come to the right place to get some help and support and I hope that will mean you don’t feel so alone. 

Would like to share a little bit more with us so we can try to help based on our own experiences? You said you have recently been diagnosed, and I know that’s a difficult time, but can you share what has happened so far and how much you know at this point? 

I presume you have been diagnosed on the basis of a biopsy, but what else has happened? Have you had scans, do you have any idea about the stage of your cancer or what treatment is proposed? We have experience in the group of different stages of cancer, and different treatment plans. Some of us have had surgery and some have had chemo and radiotherapy. Some are recently diagnosed, and others like myself have been through treatment and come out the other side.

I understand how you are feeling lost and trapped and I’m sure others will identify with this too but we are happy to support you as much as we can. Stick with us and keep posting.

Sarah xx

I just had my MRI yesterday so have to wait for results to see how much is there it's so scary I've told my eldest that will be coming 16 but my youngest is 11 and suffers with anxiety so don't want to tell her yet although I think she knows something is wrong my Dr was taking about a hysterectomy to but they don't know what to do at present as I've had alot is surgery in past few years with bowel removal and stoma so as he said it's like a war ground in there lol but wouldn't be me if didn't make things difficult I just don't think it's sunk in tbh and although I have great family support I just don't know how to talk to them thank you for Ur reply xx

Hello hope your well yes I had originally had a leetz procedure done for severe abdominal cells and constant bleeding then was called back 2 weeks later to say it was cancer from the biopsys took inhe procedure again. I've just been for MRI yesterday so waiting now to see what stage it's at I think I can't really remember much of the appointment of them telling me tbh I literally felt like I w sitting in a room and everything around me was closing in they are having a meeting to to discuss what treatment will best suit me with all my other health issues ive been keeping people on their ts from I was born lol and not going change now as I said to my parents I'm a Younique person that likes to keep everyone on their toes Kim but as most people would say I'm stubborn and should of beenamed TROUBLE lol  I get threw life joking about I just don't know how i feel I had a mcmillan person ring me yesterday and I didn't know what to say what to ask I have things in my head but I can't say th out loud I think the more I keep it in it makes me feel it's not real it's scary times but I won't go down easy I've my babies to think about xx

It’s very difficult to take everything in when you’re first diagnosed - I just wanted to get out of that room and run!

I couldn’t have a hysterectomy as I was diagnosed at stage 2b, so needed chemoradiation. The treatment you will have will depend on the results from the mri and discussion at the MDT (multi disciplinary team) meeting. I see you have other health issues and have had other surgeries, so that might have an impact.

I have 2 stomas-I had my bladder and rectum removed amongst other things when my cancer recurred-and I know that my insides look very different now. I had a further surgery about a year and a half ago to have my gallbladder removed and had a lot of adhesions inside due to my previous surgery so it took about 4 times longer than normal to do my operation. Luckily I had a very good surgeon but there were concerns particularly about my colostomy and how he would manage to do it. I was amazed to wake up and find it had been done as keyhole rather than open surgery.

Do you have anyone who can come to your scan results appointment? Another pair of ears are very useful and I know I missed a lot when I was first diagnosed and went in for my results alone. Your mind can just go blank and you can’t take in everything you’re told. 

Sarah xx

Hi Emmamumof2 

I’m Louise and I’m also fairly recently diagnosed. I joined this group just after I was diagnosed on 8th January and I’ve found it so helpful to read other people’s posts, to receive replies to my posts and to feel everyone’s warmth and support. I hope that you find the group to be useful and a comfort too. 

I also found the time between diagnosis/MRI and then waiting for the appointment to discuss results and a treatment plan to be a difficult and anxious time. If it’s any comfort, I have felt better since knowing about my treatment plan - I’m now awaiting a surgery date for a hysterectomy.

I’m happy to chat, answer questions and share information from my (quite short) experience so far.

Louise x