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Hi, sorry in advance for the tmi! I’m just wondering if anyone’s had a similar experience. I had a radical hysterectomy (ovaries and nodes removed too) in September 25 and recently had sex for the first time since - I’d got myself stressed about it and...
Hey All! I've travelled a long path already having to have had a stoma and q Nephrostomy before they would start treatment. I've completed my Radiotherapy and it has been good....during my q weeks rest I've felt good. Now.....Chemotherapy starts on...
Hi everyone, I had treatment for cervical cancer July 2024 to April 2025 and had a radical hysterectomy with lymph node removal in May 2025. I have developed lymphoedema in my right leg and pain in my knees. This gets worse at night. Has anyone...
Following an infection and MRI, cancer has been found at the top of my cervix. A consultant told me an operation is not the answer and it’s not ‘new’. She told me that I need a PET scan to see if the cancer has spread. They are not sure if it’s in my...
Well the whirlwind continues now been diagnosed with stage 3 which has spread to my lymph nodes in my groin. Had a PET scan on the 3rd to see if it has spread and I have an appointment with oncology consultant on Monday 8/12 where I'm hoping that will...
Hi everyone As Easter is almost upon us, I wanted to share a blog from Macmillan which gives information about support available over the weekend in case anyone needs it. Bank Holiday Weekend Support Happy Easter! Sarah xx
good afternoon everyone, next week i am booked for first brachytherapy and i am very frightened, it sounds terrible, i've had one successful spinal epidural and one failed, i've have had two hysteroscopies where uterine access failed, and the brachy...
Hi, I’m having a bit of a dilemma about starting HRT and was hoping to get some opinions & experiences. I finished treatment 3 months ago and after a blood test my Dr at the hospital recommended HRT, but my GP is reluctant to give it due to me having...
Hi everyone, not really sure what to say here but here goes, I was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer on 26th Feb after biopsy and MRI. Had PET/CT scan 10 days ago and still waiting for results and treatment plan/start date. I have heavy bleeding...
I had a radical hysterectomy in dec 2025, but it still hurts to pass wind not to mention having a poo. Is this normal? It feels like my poos have got bigger ! Im not constipated! But its so painful? Has anyone else had this problem? If so when will...
