One year anniversary of cancer diagnosis.

Hi wising you well for the future! I got diagnosed last November and doing good now! We are all strong ladies on here xxxx

Hi NewbieAndi, someone once told me the first year is the worst when you have processed everything that’s happened but as you say it’s good to be around to say this and we realise how lucky we are when so many are not so lucky. Onwards and upwards!

Sending gentle bear hugs  

Hi NewbieAndi, so good to hear that you are feeling so positive now. Passing the first year milestone is a good feeling isn’t it, I passed my op milestone in August, and now just passed the end of brachytherapy treatment.  Funny you said you feel like a cancer survivor. I had the experience of going to the dentist and him asking me if my health had changed since my last visit. I hesitated, but then managed to say the words out loud, “I’ve had cancer”. I think that’s the first time I’ve admitted it, even to myself.

By the way, I seem to remember you thought you had a prolapse. Did that get sorted? I think I might be having the same sort of problems, I can definitely feel bulges. Any advice on symptoms and treatment? I am due for a check up soon so will deffo ask to go in and see them rather than another telephone consult.

Stay well, keep looking after yourself, and let’s all make the most of our lives!

Viv x

Thank you, I know it’s difficult to say the words out loud sometimes. Unfortunately I’ve not been able to get my prolapse sorted as yet, originally had a hospital appointment arranged in February, but it’s been cancelled and delayed 4 times since, so still waiting. Ax

Bless you Viv. When I got my diagnosis on 22 November I decided to write a diary - all my thoughts, fears and emotions came tumbling out. I wasn't offloading on family members or friends, but I was getting it off my chest. I decided to tell everyone and before long the C word was second nature. I run a ladies choir, and last week (eleven days post op) I started the rehearsal by telling them of my symptom - ONE tiny patch of pale pink water on the loo paper - and 32 days later I had a hysterectomy + cervix, tubes and ovaries. If I can make someone seek help early that didn't realise how important it is, it will have been worth it.

Lesley Ann, I never thought of it like that. You are right, the more ladies that know about this the more lives can be saved. It’s so easy to ignore those small signs and just hope they’ll go away. But getting seen early improves our chances. The C word for me is very hard, I call it my rogue cells.
I’m glad you are doing well, but don’t overdo it, your  body is still healing on the inside don’t forget!

Viv x

Thanks Viv - don't worry - I conducted my rehearsal entirely from a seat at the keyboard. My husband does all the lifting and setting up of equipment. I may be working, but it's with my brain and my voice, not my body! LOL

Finally had my gynaecology appointment this month, and my prolapse hasn’t changed since February, and most of my problems were due to changes to my internal anatomy. I had originally been discharged from follow up in February, but my new consultant wants to keep an eye on me yearly.

That’s great news as I can now finally get on with my life. 

HiNewbieAndi, good to know you’ve been seen and are happier about the situation. I had a UTI recently, saw the nurse at the GPS surgery and explained my concerns to her. She did an internal  exam and said she could feel bumps but thought that it was just the result of my surgery. I will still mention it to my team at my next check up tho. It was supposed to be last month but I haven’t heard from them yet. Guess they are busy with all that is going on so I will be patient. Merry Xmas,

Viv x