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Hi new to this forum and looking for similar surgery experiences .Was diagnosed with giant ovarian cyst 30cm in December..Appointment with surgeon oncologist last Wednesday .Will be having surgery in the next four to six weeks .Due to the size of the...
Hi everyone, We have started fertility treatment as that was an option as I am in the fortunate position surgery is an option which I know isn’t for a lot of you so I am so grateful. I suppose my question is I keep hearing that we eventually find...
Hey ladies, It's been a while since I've been here. I have a question please. So my GP rang me this evening wanting to know if the hospital will be dealing with my smear tests now as I'm on her list as due 1. I still have my cervix so I know I still...
Hi ladies Just thought I’d catch up with everyone now we’re into a New Year to see how you’re all doing. I know we’ve got ladies who have just started/are about to start on chemoradiotherapy and some who have upcoming surgery. Please feel free to...
Hi I was found to HPV which caused changes to my cervix back 25 years ago. I had 2 colposcopys and was given all clear. Last year had smear that detected HPV but no changes to cervix however this year the smear showed changes to the cervix and a colposcopy...
Hi there I’m due to have my surgery in 2 weeks time. I just received my letter off my gnae oncologist and I found the medical terminology really scary, especially the risks involved! I know that I’ll need a catheter for 2 and a half weeks. I’d be grateful...
Hi I was diagnosed with cervical cancer in April last year had a radical hysterectomy on the 25th may then I had 5 rounds of chemo and 25 rounds of radiation that finished on 26th August 2022! I had little or no side effects from my treatment however...
Hello all. I was told last June through my smear that I'm hpv positive so need to go back this year for a follow up. I'm 34, have irregularish periods anyway but this period is different. Its really heavy and although I've had clots before these are...
Hello I’m five weeks post treatment and am still feeling nauseous (although I have a prescription to Metaclopramide, which helps, so I’m eating and drinking properly). I had a checkup yesterday with the oncologist, who said there was no reason for it...
Hello, I am feeling very emotional today as I've had my last treatment. Its been a rollercoaster but I'm so proud of myself that I've managed to pull through 3 months of various treatments and love that my body was strong enough to cope well. ...
