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Hi everyone, I will be having internal radiotherapy at the end of my external radiotherapy and chemo, and I'm absolutely terrified. It isn't for over 6 weeks time, as I don't start treatment until 25th Sept, but i just can't get it off my mind. Its...
Had cervical cancer in 2012 then just been diagnosed with cervical metastatic lung cancer
Hi a worried mum here my adult daughter had an abnormal smear 2 years ago, abd hpv. Had a colposcopy abd no treatment needed they were happy for her to go back to her regular 3 years smears. she is now spotting blood between periods for the last...
Hi everyone ️ I had an abnormal Pap. Went for Colposcopy- was told she estimated CIN2 to CIN3. Went for Lletz 8 May. Results back last week so I was called in to see consultant. Was told they found stage1a1 cancer but it had abnormal cells on margin...
Hi all, just wondering how many folk on here are from Northern Ireland and what health trust you are under. I am in the NHSCT as I live in Antrim. So many people all over UK but would be nice to chat with ladies from here in case our services differ...
Hi everyone m, thought would introduce myself. I’ve been recently diagnosed with cervical cancer stage IVA and due to start chemoradiotherapy 13 July. I’m not doing the interlace chemo as my oncologist didn’t strongly recommend it and basically left the...
Feeling quite overwhelmed was diagnosed in April with DCIS (breast cancer) had lumpectomy on Wed 10th June…. Feeling optimistic about future and surgery went well…. Only to discover today with my sister she has been diagnosed with cervical cancer she...
Hello everyone I am feeling too overwhelmed tto say anything more at present.I am so glad you are all here to offer each other support. Good wishes and hugs to everyone. I
Hello I’ve just finished the first 6 weeks of Paclitaxel / Carboplatin and start on Cisplatin & Radiotherapy next week . Did anyone manage to keep their hair throughout this ? I have some shedding and decided week 4 to shave it on the longest grader...
Hi my name is Ella and I’m 5.5 years from my original cancer diagnosis at 2b. I had radio, chemo and brachy. I was discharged from oncology September last year. Recently after straining (tmi) I had some blood in my urine. It is clear in between and...
