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Hello everyone. I had a hysterectomy a week before Christmas for a prolapse uterus, heavy uterine bleeding causing anemia and history of hpv. I’m 48 and done with having kids so my surgeon and I decided to just do a vaginal hysterectomy. Pap 3 months...
Hi Sarah H, Hi Ladies, I posted before after diagnosis but before stage/scans. Had mri 6 weeks after LLETZ (wasn’t bothered by claustrophobia but the noises it made nearly had me jumping off the table and running out the door…) was informed have stage...
I realise from even glancing at even some of these posts how lucky I am to be even asking about my situation so I apologise for any upset for anyone in a worse position who might read this. I have been advised that a radical hysterectomy will be scheduled...
Hi I'm new here . Had stage 3 cervical cancer . Had a full hysterectomy on the 22nd of November.. didnt realise how awful and painful it would be . 6 weeks on and I've been told my biopsy is clear b they can't say I'm cancer free . Got to have checks...
Hi All, My mum has just recieved CC diagnosis and I wanted to see if anyone could answer some questions for me. I have so many questions but no one seems to have a straight answer for me. As im not going through this myself im recieveing second hand...
Can I ask if this is the new route to me can I ask how long the treatment takes each day ? And r u fit to drive after ??
Morning all Just wanted to wish everyone in the group the very best for this new year. For those starting treatment, I hope it goes well, for those in recovery take it easy for now. None of us know what the year ahead holds for us, but I hope we are...
I’m back. I’m on the other side. Day 4 after surgery. Been a bit bumpy ride but sat in chair today for 5 mins. Never knew could be so exhausting ! hope everyone is doing ok
I’m going to start chemo radiation for cervical cancer next week. Could anyone suggest what body cream is best suited please. I’ve been using up some of my normal cream but I think it’s too perfumedHas anyone used aveeno? Thanks in advanced .
Morning All, Its been a crazy few months, from finding out I had an abnormal smear to having two colpscopy, one with a nurse and a second with a consultant after my first biopsy showed early cancer to then having an MRI scan and finally yesterday I...
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