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I am not ready to read anything on here yet as I’m just in whirlwind of thoughts and emotions but I know I’ll need everyone’s support, and hopefully lend some along the way. I was diagnosed on Wednesday and had my MRI this morning. Now the awful wait...
Hi, I am 53 and just been diagnosed with stage three endocervical adenocarcinoma. I am starting chemo radiation on the 5th October for 5 weeks and then brachytherapy x3. I am absolutely terrified, anxious and still can’t believe I am in this situation...
Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum but sadly not new to Cancer. I am currently living with metastatic cervical cancer (stage 4) with brain mets. I was initially diagnosed with stage 3 adenocarcinoma cervical cancer in May 2023. I have had PCOS for many...
Hi! 12 weeks post treatment for stage 3c1.Had anyone else suffered with hip and lower back ache and general ‘ twinges ‘ in the pelvic region? Have also developed sciatica and my oncologist didn’t seem concerned , in fact was quite blasé with a short...
Hi, Before I was diagnosed and started treatment, I felt well. The only symptom I had was heavy bleeding (don't get me wrong, it was awful and on a number of occasions it was like a scene from Carrie) but no pain etc. Since I started treatment I've...
Hi all, Just joining to be amongst women who have experienced similar things. I was diagnosed with cancer in August - initially bladder cancer but 6 weeks later the Marsden decided it is cervical as there is HPV in the tumour. This is despite there...
Hi everyone, Stage 4 I have my 6th and final Chemo session in a couple of weeks and have been advised I will be continuing with Immunotherapy for the foreseeable (awaiting scans to see if radiotherapy will also be undertaken). I have been advised...
I've been diagnosed with cervical cancer and I start treatment on Friday, I'm so scared, and feel so alone,
Hello, I'm very upset and having trouble sleeping. I was hospitalised last night after an unstoppable period bleed (paramedics had to rescue me from my bath tub). After a couple of scans today I've been told very likely cervical cancer. There is "something...
Hi all, I’m 6 weeks out from finishing 5 weeks cisplatin chemoradiotherapy with 3 brachytherapy and concurrent immunotherapy for stage IVA cervical cancer I had a Nephrostomy inserted prior to starting treatment as the tumour (7cm) had grown around...
