People of any background, gender identity or sexual orientation etc can be diagnosed with cancer. Please be welcoming and supportive when talking to others.
We keep this a safe space for everyone. To find out more, take a look at our Community Guidelines.
Hello, I'm new to this forum and hoping for some insight as I wait for a 2WW appointment to see a gynacological consultant. I went to my GP last week to talk about some discomfort during sex that I attributed to perimenopause but when she examined me...
Hello, I am feeling a bit speechless following being told two days ago that my "only very slightly" swollen pelvic lymph node - which an MRI scan a few weeks ago revealed is cancer - is incurable. This is due to the fact that because of the "very aggressive...
Recently diagnosed MRI scan next week followed by another one I can't remember consultant talked about radiotherapy stopped listening after that Mind going into overdrive about dying
Hi, I was diagnosed yesterday with grade 3 2b cervical cancer. I was told there are to possible treatment routes. Neither sound great or desirable! The consultant told me to focus on the word curative treatment. I read through the booklet last night and...
Hello all, I’ve just recently joined this group for a bit of guidance. last year I had a smear in June, I didn’t receive any results from this so gave the doctor a call in January when I remember and the receptionist was a little allusive and paused...
Hi! I have just joined this group and wanted to find out if anyone out there are having chronic bowel problems after cervical cancer. i was diagnosed in 1991 when I was 37 I had a radical hysterectomy with radiotherapy treatment for 6 weeks. I am thankful...
Hi everyone, I have been given NED in feb 2023 and things still looking ok. however I have been in severe pain in my lower pelvic area. been to &e and they have said it is my bladder that is very inflamed and irritated. apparently this can be a side...
Hello everyone, New here and I’m very nervous and worried that a CT scan showed enlarged cervix. Had gone to ER for slight left pelvic pain and left mild back pain. Had vaginal ultrasound done but haven’t heard from OB Dr yet. Also my lower pelvic area...
Due for MRI scan tomorrow waiting for appointment for Pet scan, my anxiety is in overdrive as are my negative thoughts
hi 6 months ago i had my first smear test im 25 it came out as low grade dyskariosis and i had a routine colposcopy 6 months later which was a week ago. at the appointment it was normal when she put the acetic acid on the doctor said she didn’t see any...
