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Hello, I have been having pain in my lower pelvis for a few months now, back pain and watery discharge. I was in the bath and decided to check myself, inside I could feel lumps/spots at the very top of my cervix. Inside feel really sore too. I have...
I was told in December that I have cervical cancer. Had an MRI on 16th January and awai, ing further details on the tumour and treatment. Struggling with the wait as now I know I need more knowledge
Hi, I had a planned coil fitting 2 days ago, I was also due a smear so had it. The doctor struggled, it was uncomfortable and they gave me an anaesthetic spray. The doctor had to abandoned the coil attempt as she found a lump/ growth on my cervix...
I was diagnosed with cervical cancer in November 24 after testing positive for HPV. My diagnosis is: FIGO stage 2B grade 3 squamous cell carcinoma cervix -p16+ive I have just started chemo radiation and have just finished my first week. I must admit...
Hi, I got my diagnosis last Friday and I am absolutely terrified and petrified. I can't sleep or eat. Next week I get appointments for a PET scan and MRI. I wanted to join this forum because in my country the support groups are very small and there...
Hi I have my RH booked for Monday 13/1, am feeling anxious about it but kind of want it done now as it’s hanging over me and just want to start moving forward with recovery. I am 61 and went through menopause at 46, all meno symptoms mostly gone by mid...
Hi I’m not new to this and have posted a couple times and got lots of advise . I’ve just finished 6 lots of chemo and start chemo radiation in 2 weeks . My question is on here people saying they have cns nurse ? . I presume everyone gets one but I don...
Hi everyone, I’m 24 (soon to be 25!) and feeling really anxious at the moment. I had a colposcopy on 5.12.2024 as my smear test showed low grade dyskaryosis and high risk HPV. I was totally fine with going for a colposcopy as I know a lot of people...
Evening all, I'm new here and trying to navigate this site and my feelings! Here's my story and questions. In september I was getting really random burst of pain on and off for a few weeks, went to gp and she referred me for a scan as iv a history of...
Hi all im 52, started my periods when I was 11 and went through the menopause at 38. My period just stopped and never returned. Until about 6 months ago when I started bleeding quite heavy. I had a low pelvic and back pain, pain when I urinate even...
