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Hi I was diagnosed with cervical cancer last week and had my MRI yesterday my case will be discussed on Tuesday at the MDT meeting then hopefully will know the plan either Wednesday or Thursday I'm really finding it hard to stay positive as I keep thinking...
Hi, I'm new here. Last week I was disìagnosed with cervical cancer due to carcinoma in the squamose cells which showed up on my smear test. I'm so surprised and disappointed as my smear for the last few years has been completely negative. In 2016...
Hi ladies I’m going into week 2 of recovery after 6 weeks of gruelling treatment. It really took its toll on me. Maybe I’m the unlucky one but I hope I never have to experience that again ! would love to hear other ladies good n bad journeys
Hi everyone I had a radical hysterectomy on Tuesday, back home Saturday and been doing well. I’ve removed my dressing today as instructed and not sure how it’s supposed to look to be honest. There is also one tiny hole in the wound, is this normal...
Hi I have been diagnosed with cc after a loop diathermy they said I have c1b however I am waiting a MRI which can take 31 days to get a appointment so my anxiety is through the roof . I am 32 with two children so hysterectomy I a good choice as I don...
Hi Ladies... just a quick update with scan results...away in Cornwall at the moment but had PET CT and MRI and both showed no sign of active cancer which is awesome! The earlier chest CT showed a small area of scarring on the lung but the Oncologist said...
Tonight watched Emmerdale and while one was getting chemo she heard the bell for the the no more cancer at the hospital. And I was thinking I didn't get this as I had a radical hysterectomy and just left hospital. I now feel like because I had mine...
Hi everyone, I'm new here, I have been given a confirmed diagnosis of cervical cancer at 30. I honestly don't no where to start? I don't no what to ask? I just feel at a loss when I get calls from the lovely nurses supporting me. At present I have...
Well ladies that's it. I've done it! Third and final treatment of brachy today. I'm so proud of me for getting through. Today I'm overwhelmed and so emotional to think I didn't think I could go on or get through and I've absolutely smashed it. I was petrified...
Just back from doctors appointment who said I have a unusual cervix which bled easily. I've been suffering from lower abdomen pain and frequent urination for a number of weeks. Twice I went to the docs and they prescribed antibiotics for a urine infection...
