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Hello. For the past two years I have been going through PAP tests and cervix biopsies every 6 months. Each time the results are the same. The PAP comes back normal but the biopsy is severely abnormal cells or CIN 3. I have had two LEEP treatments. Regardless...
Hi all I was wondering if there's any info on excessive bruising? I've noticed this last few months that I'm increasingly coming out in bruises, theyre mostly on legs and some on arms, they vary from a finger mark size to an egg size, Maybe they're...
Hello, I've just been diagnosed with Cervical cancer following a late smear test (due to pregnancy and surgery down there). I dont yet know what stage it's at and I'm waiting for an MRI, CT scan etc before they can assess and treat. I am absolutely...
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Hi! newbie here! I was diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer in November, and had TAH open surgery in December to remove all but my ovaries. Due to my age they wanted me to keep these for hormones etc. I didn’t really tell many people at the time as...
Hello! I have just completed my first day of chemo/radiotherapy treatment. Diagnosed in April after a routine smear test, no previous issues with any of my smears and no symptoms! So thankful for routine screening! had a radical hysterectomy in June ...
Hi all, My partner had a Colcoscopy today following a recent smear test showing HPV and CIN1 abnormal cells. Before the test, we were confident that things would be fine as it's low grade and apparently takes years to develop into cancer from this...
Does anyone have lymphedema after cancer? I had my lymph nodes removed last year and now seem to have lymphedema but any advice that you've been told or how it's effected you? I feel let down by my GP as they won't listen to me about it. Any advice...
Hey I have stage3c cervical cancer and I'm noticing that my bleeds are a lot heavier lately. I fainted at work on Friday and then going to the toilet I released a tennis ball sized clump of flesh/clots with blood as well so I'm assuming thats why I...
Was it ever a long day. I'm melting into my couch as I post this. I found so much comfort in posts like these from folks who have gone through the treatment, so I thought I would recount my experience of the day for other first timers. Early start in...
