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Hi i was diagnosed as a stage 2a cervical cancer. Hpv related This diagnosis completely floored me as it certainly wasn't expected after I attended for a colposcopy. I then had a ct scan which luckily was ok. The wait for my plan was just awful, telling...
Good morning I was diagnosed on Wednesday with cervical cancer and to say I'm petrified is an understatement. I was diagnosed after a lletz treatment, the doctor was surprised by the results as she couldn't see any sign of it during the procedure so they...
Please can anyone help, I had my post radical hysterectomy check recently. I was given an internal examination by my Consultant along with other checks and was so relieved to be told all was well. I should go back in 4month The next morning first...
Hello, I have been very newly diagnosed with cervical cancer, I am yet to have a staging MRI and I am really trying to keep my sensible head on and not go to worst case scenarios. I have a 1 year old and a 3 year old and not being here for them is...
Hey can i please have some advice on the following, ill post back story as i know that can help.. 08/11/24 - went to the drs with abnormal bleeding, some aches and pains and generally feeling completely worn out, plus sensation of UTI - basically needed...
Hi I had a pelvic exentaration May 2024 after discovering my cancer had rest after 20 years. Still recovering from this massive operation.
So I just got back from my pre op altho I still dont have a date yet but prob early Jan. I saw the anaesthetist who was nice enough but was talking really fast as though he was rushing through the consultation, he then did a risk assessment on me which...
Anybody had a pelvic exentaration.
Hi im 39 and a mum of 4 and was diagnosed with stage 4a incurable cervical cancer 11 months ago. I have had chemo, radiotherapy and also brachytherapy which all ended in january, in april i got good news the treatment worked n shrank the tumors but...
Hey just a wondering if anyone has any advice please, I’m still only one year into surgical menopause and currently taking HRT Gel. 4 pumps at night time and some days are worse then ever, i get very emotional really teary, and just can’t sleep and having...
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