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Hi guys went for a smear test a week ago received a letter stating I was positive for the hpv virus and that I had low grade dyskaryosis im a so stressed i have 5 children and my husband is not wel I’m convinced I have cancer and I’m dying i suffer severe...
Hi everyone, anyone going through brackytherapy at the moment? Ive had my first two treatment next two are tomorrow, my insides still feel raw after first one and going to wee is worst pain ever, anyone else going through same ? Was diagnosed in October...
Hi everyone, anyone any tips on patches or gel for HRT how it worked for you, and if it did work etc trying to decide between the two. Thanks
Hi, I’m new here. After a considerable length of time (years) of investigations and procedures I’ve been diagnosed with stage 4 cc. You can imagine my horror. Putting that to one side, I’m now about to start treatment. I’ll be having Caroblatin, Plaxitaxel...
Hi all recovering well. Small steps ! Just one problem I can’t seem to fix. Sleep ! I just can’t fall asleep. Anyone any ideas. Tried calling my GO but usual story - call back tomorrow. I’ve tried the usual herbal stuff and the old age tricks. I just...
Hello I wondered if I may have some advice. I recently had my smear test (never ever had problems before) this time.it came back a bit off. My letter says and I quote "Your results show you have HPV. This is called a HPV positive result. We also...
I had stage 3 endometrial cancer. Have a hysterectomy followed by 5 sessions of chemotherapy. I had a really bad reaction to the first one and the team reduced the dose, but have had neuropathy and cystitis ever since. I am due to start radiotherapy...
Hi, so I went for my colposcopy yesterday, first thing the consultant said was your here because your smear test has come back with the worst results.... As she was doing the procedure she said it's advanced (not sure what she meant by that). My whole...
Hi everyone newby here, i was diagnosed 2b squamous cell carcinoma, anyone else ? Im nearly at end of my treatment, its been quite a traumatic time as im sure everyone else feels the same
Hi ladies. hope you are all ok on this journey. I have currently had 4 cycles of cisplatin chemo and 19 radio. Last Wednesday I had my chemo and it was horrendous. The nausea and vomiting all the way through it. Since coming home I’ve had nausea,...
