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I have a large stage 2 vaginal tumour 6x4cm, localised with no spread. It’s on the posterior vaginal wall and is very painful. Weeks ago I had myself dead and buried looking on Google! Diagnosed 11th Jan and got my treatment plan now, to start week...
I am stage 3 & have just had 2 weeks of radiotherapy & 2 chemo sessions. The chemo has totally knocked me off my feet & I have every side effect going. On Friday I collapsed & my best friend had to come over & clean me. I was like a helpless baby. The...
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with vaginal cancer and going for an mri scan tomorrow, I feel totally numb because I had convinced myself that the lump was benign. I am struggling to even process the diagnosis and struggling to accept it, I understand...
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Hi, last week Liverpool Women’s hospital discussed my case and test results in their MDT and I’ve been given an appointment for next Thursday to see the oncologist. I presume this is to go over the treatment plan. What else can I expect to happen? Might...
I have vaginal tumour 6x4cm, awaiting pet scan results. MRI showed some suspicious iliac nodes on right side. pain in rectum is horrendous even after morphine and paracetamol. Was rushed to hospital a few days ago as it haemorrhaged and my blood pressure...
Hi I have a CT planning scan on Friday in preparation for external radiotherapy. Told to allow 3-4 hours for the appointment, drink 4 pints of water daily and avoid leafy veg. A big worry for me is the loss of dignity and what feels like the invasion...
hi i am newly diagnosed, at the stage where i am having my pet scan today and first appointment at the cancer hospital is on monday, is there anyone who has or is going through this journey i could chat to please as most of the posts seem to be from...
Hi Everyone I hope Christmas was OK for you under such difficult circumstances. Personally I'm relieved it's over I hope you don't mind if I give you a quick update and ask how everybody is doing? I find it helpful to talk with others in a similar...
Hi all, I am very concerned about some symptoms I have and have employed Doctor Google I have also seen my GP almost a year ago who didn't see anything urgent but referred me for a routine gynaecology appt but the huge waiting lists mean I haven't seen...
