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As the title says, today is the 5 year anniversary of my first diagnosis with cervical cancer. It feels an important day psychologically to reach this date, even though i’ve had a recurrence. The main thing is that I’m still here, thanks to the treatment...
Hi everyone, I received my diagnosis last week following a LLETZ procedure- stage 1a2 at the moment according to tissue sample. 3 years ago I had a colposcopy which was deemed clear and now this. I have an MRI this week. Everything crossed it’s localised...
I'm 37 and just recently diagnosed with Stage 1 Cervical cancer. I had a LLETZ procedure and biopsy followed by an MRI and CT scan. I was then booked in for an internal examination under anesthetic on Monday. They plan to go forward with chemo and radiotherapy...
Hello fellow warriors! I am relatively new to all this and also new to the forum. I've been recommended to have a hysterectomy due to Stage 1 cancer (microscopic) and, as I'm over 50, the surgeon has given me the choice as to whether I have my ovaries...
Hi I am new here just looking for some advice and just people who is in my situation. i was diagnosed 4 weeks ago everything has happened so fast. the tumor in my cervix is 8cm and gone a little into my pelvic wall. i am just wondering how fast treatment...
I am 35 years old, Recently been diagnosed with Cervical Cancer Stage 3 Spread to pelvis lymph noids I am so scared and worried, as i also suffer with mental health, Emotional unstable personality disorder, Anixety and Paranoia. I have an appointment...
Hi Everyone Hope you're all doing ok, or as well as can be. I'm so confused Diagnosed with Early Invasive squamous cell carcinoma cervical, back In February. They did first LEETZ procedure, and treatment. Since then, I've been told, I need another...
Hi folks. I finished my chemo, radiotherapy and Brachytherapy in December last year and ever since I've been suffering with painful and restless legs, now having period like pains and sore pelvis. Does anyone else experience the same?.. I've just had...
Hi everyone, I have a quick question, I was just wondering if anyone else has had any leg/pelvis problems after having lymph nodes removed and chemoradiotherapy. Initially it was just occasional swelling in my right leg, but then I started having...
I just wanted to share my news . I was diagnosed with stage 3C cervical cancer in December 2022. The diagnosis was devastating for me and my family . Fast forward to 28th July , I had 5 weeks of cisplatin chemo (which made me extremely nauseous and exhausted...
