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Hey guys, so on Monday I found out I had cervical cancer, Tuesday was my 34th birthday & yesterday I found out that it’s stage 3 & I’ve gotta have another scan to see if it’s spread to my lymph node I’m trying to be strong for my 3 kids (11,15 & 16) as...
My sisters got 18 to 24months to live she as her partner too.. I'm her only sister after losing our little sister... I just feel I'm not needed throughout her treatments ect.. I need to be by her side like the big sister I am.. I feel she doesnt need...
Hey, so I'm 28 and had 4 smeer tests done, within 2 years, I have had laser treatment downstairs to remove the cancer cells.. As it stands I am infertile, and I'm so so scared, as I now have a very large cyst on my left ovary, which has caused me...
Hello to all you brave ladies. I am new here today and I was diagnosed with a tumour on my cervix last week and had biopsies taken and am awaiting the results. Apparently the tumour is clearly visible with hugely abnormal cells so expecting the worst...
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any tips on hair growth after treatment? My hair is growing back, course and bushy and is getting a little out of control. I really think, if styled properly I could go without a wig/cap soon which is fantastic however...
Hi Slips Just wanted to wish you the very best for tomorrow! Hope everything goes smoothly and you’re home soon and back in your own bed. Early start for you I know, so maybe you’re already in bed-I am, but just because I’m too full after a roast dinner...
I'm generally fed up, the waiting is driving my mental health down into a dark pit and the pain of, I presume the tumours, and my other health issues is driving me nuts. I can't go to the toilet and can't eat. Smell of food makes me feel so sick. I feel...
Hi so yesterday I got a call to say they having a MDT (I believe that’s the term she used) meeting this morning and will contact me about it this afternoon. I’m so nervous feeling anxious but also can’t wait to find out where I go from here I just can...
Hi! Thank goodness for this forum. I'm not sure where to begin really. I am 26 . Had my first smear test last year which came back high grade adnormal dyk something? Apparently according to my doctor, the worse result you can get from a smear. Biopsies...
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