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Hi there, I’ve already had lletz procedure. Now about to start chemo radiation next week
Sorry if this isn't the correct place to post, but I need to get this out my head, my symptoms started mid November when i was on my period ( i have the contraceptive implant and tend to bleed monthly on and off always have) i had a pain on my right lower...
Hi all I’m new here. I had a hysterectomy on 17th October for failed ablation following years of really heavy periods, as I have had hpv on 3 smears i opted to have my cervix removed also. after 3 positive hpv smear but negative cytology and having...
Hello ladies I hope everyone enjoys their day today however you are spending it. Thinking of everyone still going through treatment or about to start or have surgery in the new year. Also missing the many ladies who haven’t posted for a while and hoping...
Hi Just started the standard treatment of radiotherapy and chemo. There are a few of us who have just started this treatment recently and just wanted to touch basis to see how you are getting on? I had my first chemo radiotherapy day which was long...
Hi all. So I've had pre chemo appt today, bloods all good so ready to go! First chemoradio is Wednesday 14th. I asked at the hospital if there were any creams worth buying to try and prevent burns and they said no don't use any creams at all. However...
Hi, I hope this is ok to post here. I recently had a abnormal smear, with HPV positive and borderline cell changes. My last smear (3 years ago was normal). My dr has referred me to have a colposcopy but not urgently. I’ve also had a bit of bleeding...
Hi everyone I have started to bleed. I had my hysterectomy last August and had a yearly check two months ago which I’d not bled before, but last a few weeks I’ve spotted. First thought was because I was constipated and blood was from the pressure of...
Hi I’m new to this I’ve now been bleeding for 36 days suffering back pain and also mild cramping on my lower left side of my abdomen I went to the doctors yesterday and had smear though couldn’t get a proper specular inspection as there was so much blood...
Hi all hope you are all doing OK. I've just completed my first week and am a bit annoyed with myself over how rough I am feeling! Was hoping to sail through first few weeks but am struggling. Have diarrhoea, very sickly and have no energy at all plus...
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