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Hi all, I’m 6 weeks out from finishing 5 weeks cisplatin chemoradiotherapy with 3 brachytherapy and concurrent immunotherapy for stage IVA cervical cancer I had a Nephrostomy inserted prior to starting treatment as the tumour (7cm) had grown around...
Hi all, Just joining to be amongst women who have experienced similar things. I was diagnosed with cancer in August - initially bladder cancer but 6 weeks later the Marsden decided it is cervical as there is HPV in the tumour. This is despite there...
I had radiotherapy and chemotherapy for cervical cancer 22 years ago. For the last few months I've experienced blood and clots when peeing. After various tests the doc has diagnosed radiation cystitis. Has anyone else had this?
Hi everyone, It's Emma here from the online community team. I just wanted to come on to the forum to let you know we now have a dedicated space where you can discuss symptoms and management of menopause. October is Menopause Awareness Month so it feels...
Hello Im 37 and a mum of 6. It all started a year ago after giving birth to my baby ,being postpartum I blamed my consistent bleeding and spotting on my hormones and settling on the contraception I was on. Doctors kept saying its hormonal let it settle...
Hi, I am 53 and just been diagnosed with stage three endocervical adenocarcinoma. I am starting chemo radiation on the 5th October for 5 weeks and then brachytherapy x3. I am absolutely terrified, anxious and still can’t believe I am in this situation...
I've been diagnosed with cervical cancer and I start treatment on Friday, I'm so scared, and feel so alone,
Hi Ive recently been diagnosed with stage 2 and had a appointment last Friday discussing treatment options. The dr said about how I don't necessarily need chemo as radiotherapy works best and how she thinks people in the future with cervical cancer...
Hi. It’s been nearly 6 weeks since I was diagnosed with a rare non HPV cervical cancer - Adenosquamous carcinoma. It’s been so challenging to accept the diagnosis, especially at the age of 23, and the idea that I will never know why or how I have...
Hi there i am 54 years old and i was diagnosed 4 weeks ago and 2 weeks ago underwent a radical hysterectomy. 11mm tumour contained in the cervix but waiting histology results with lymph nodes I thought i as doing well with recovery but yesterday i was...
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