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Hi all, I have been lurking on here for a while now, not sure what to post or what to say. It's overwhelming seeing and reading how many people are affected and their families too. I was diagnosed with stage 3 C2 cervical cancer in October 2023. I had...
Recently been diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer after being fobbed off with Menopause excuses. Before they will start my chemoradio I have to have a nephrostomy...booked for next week and a stoma to protect the bowel during blasting. I'm terrified...
Hi there i am new here so thankyou in advance for your advise. I was diagnosed in June with stage 3 cervical cancer. Since that diagnosis I have been on sick leave from work. I finished treatment 8 weeks ago. At first I was extremely fatigued but...
Hi everyone, I’m 40 years old and have stage 1B2 cervical adenocarcinoma. At present, there is no visible evidence of high-risk spread. I am single and have no children Apart from the cancer, I am a very active and healthy person. Before the diagnosis...
Just been diagnosed 19/11/25 and so far it's been a whirl wind of emotions and appointments. Had an MRI done today so awaiting the results from that and I'm due to go into hospital on the 1/12 for either a biopsy under anesthetic or I'm not sure whether...
Hello everyone. I’m Louise and I’m 42. I was diagnosed earlier this month with endocervical adenocarcinoma provisional stage 1B1. I’ve put more information about my experience so far on my profile page. I’ve been referred from my local hospital to The...
WOW I wasn't expecting the phone call to tell me i now need a hysterectomy. . . My heads about to explode. . Any advice please I was told follow up appointment next week. Then an hour later told I need a hysterectomy. . . My heads spinning.
Hi, I had a consult today with my oncological gynaecologist and I was a bit floored. i was diagnosed stage 4b in January, cervical tumor with distant lymph node spread. I’ve undergone induction chemo (as per interlace study), chemo radiation and brachytherapy...
Hi all new hear ,, Google has been my worst enemy, I had a lettz on the 16th September following and abnormal smear and positive high risk hpv the lady who done it could clearly see the cells by eye so rushed it through on 25th September I was told...
Hello, I have done my bio from the advice of Sarah. ️ I had a call today (already agreed to finding out by phone because I live far from the hospital) that confirmed I have cancer, just not sure on where it is or the extent yet. I have an MRI tomorrow...
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