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Good morning I have a question it's abit embarrassing but here we go if u have cervical cancer does it make u go to the toliet every hour of the day and night Can't remember last time I slept a whole night and it gets to the stage I'm scared to go out...
I was diagnosed stage 3 early grade 2 back in November having gone to my gp in October. I am due to start treatment on 15th January which will include radiotherapy, chemotherapy and brachytherapy. Not sure what to expect, feelings change from 1 day to...
I’d just like to wish everyone in the group a blessed and peaceful festive season. It can be a very difficult time of the year for many of us, so special thoughts to everyone undergoing treatment or waiting for results and a starting date. It’s 5 years...
Update I have all my tests done and waiting on results but for some reason I'm finding it abit hard and the waiting game is hard and I'm feeling abit blue today and very teary but I'm trying to stay strong and positive but that's not happening today I...
Hi everyone There is an online festive quiz available for everyone to take part in, and you can access it on this link. The Online Community Festive Quiz It’s a bit of fun if you’ve got some time to spare-I had a go this morning. Sarah xx
I've been diagnosed with Stage 3C1 cervical cancer, so with pelvic lymph node involvement. My oncology team are optimistic for a cure which is great and I've been largely positive about the outlook. I'm halfway through a 6 week run of weekly chemo before...
Hi all, I'm so grateful to have just found this site. Reading your wise and compassionate responses and stories inspires me. I've been getting vaginal surgical ablations for a couple of years, every 6 months as I'm being monitored closely. I just...
morning everyone, So I have been newly diagnosed, I have PAT scan tomorrow, its been mind blowing to say the least, as its all happening so quickly. I had another biopsy taken on Monday this week under sedation, and was so relieved to wake up from...
I have just been diagnosed with stage 3 or 4 cervical cancer, and will be confirmed what stage hopefully this week. Can I just ask I'm I stupid thinking that I can fight this ... I know I won't beat it but I can fight it and live with it for years. ...
Hi Hoping for some advice, I've had staging today and I'm 1b2 but the tumour is 3.9cm according to MRI so consultant suggested he thinks surgery okay but as cut off 4cm may need chemo/radiation and reluctant to do both. I spoke with CNS and she says...
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