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Hello ladies We’ve often talked about how hard it is to adapt after our treatment ends-feeling scared, feeling a little like we have been “abandoned” after the endless days of going to hospital and having people take care of us. There is an excellent...
Hi all, Feeling really anxious . I'm 45 andbI've had heavy bleeding problems for a while now longer periods and really heavy clotting and lower back pain. I recently bled for 3 weeks straight. I spot between periods. Pinkish discharge. Then noticed...
Hi everyone I'm new here, I completed my treatment in January this year for stage 3 '111 cervical cancer. i got the all clear on may the 4th. Recently i have been really suffering with lower back pain and my spine has dipped inwards ( I am assured this...
Hello, I'm in my 3rd week of treatment for cervical cancer. I'm a mum of two little boys and I'm really beginning to struggle with a lot of heavy emotion. I'm grateful to have gotten started with treatment after what felt like ages but I have so...
Hi everyone, Katy has shared her story and perspective on what people say and what support you may feel you need when you have cancer. Her blog, including a video she has created, is featured on Community News. Katy was diagnosed with early stage cervical...
These forums are so helpful and I am so happy to have found them while I navigate this terrible disease. I have been reading for a while and finally decided to join. Reading through others' experiences brings so much hope and support. I am 34. I had...
Hi I have stage 2b and have finished my treatment including brachytherapy now waiting for an mri. Can anyone tell me what happens next if the treatment hasn’t worked please
Hi all. I'm 2 years out of treatment for Stage 2b cervical cancer. Had 25 radiotherapy sessions, 5 chemotherapy and 5 brachytherapy. In terms of side effects, I've been really lucky. The biggest issue I have had is damage to the rectum which caused me...
Hi, it's Lulabell here, still a little confused in Italy! So, I finally spoke to my oncologist this morning and I have the date for my radical hysterectomy which is 2nd September. She said they will take out my womb, ovaries and pelvic lymph nodes....
I've was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cervical cancer (spread to ovaries, lymph nodes and a spot in my chest) about 4 months ago and am currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment, three more sessions to go and then radiation and brachytherapy all going well...
