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I had a hysterectomy 4 weeks ago and now have been told I have to have Chemo AND radiotherapy- is this normal? In my book I seemed to think I would have one or the other?

  • Hi Ronny I was diagnosed with womb cancer and had everything removed including my cervix.  I’m starting treatment on Monday 26th August.  23 sessions of internal radiotherapy at the Rosemere Cancer Centre Preston with the chance of an extra 10 sessions because I definitely don’t want the 3 sessions of internal radiotherapy at Christie’s.  This will then be followed by 4 rounds of chemotherapy at Furness general hospital.  So yes your chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment is quite normal.  I was really shocked at the amount of treatment that I have to have but it is to give my insides a good blasting in the hope that it does not come back... try not to worry because you will be well looked after by all the staff.  No question is considered silly so please ask as many questions as you need.  Good luck xx

  • I had a hysterectomy in January.I was told I may need chemo and Radiotherapy. 

    But I only needed Radiotherapy which was internal and was told inhad Lynch sydrome which I have just got contact with. For siblings and children testing.

    Plus all other tests for me. Scary time . I wish you well always try to take someone with you and don't be afraid to keep asking same questions to be clear what's happening .

  • Whoops that was meant to say 23 sessions of external radiotherapy x

  • Thank you- I have also done the lynch testing - are you OK now?

  • I am doing OK still not seen surgeon to say all ok. Appointments been can elled twice. Go in 2 weeks. Got telephone call on Monday from bowel cancer team.

    Bit scared for what they will say. Got breast screening week after 

  • Wow that's not good - I must say the treatment I have received has been second to none- 12 weeks from first seeing the doc till it was removed - just waiting for plan for chemo and radiotherapy- I hPraye you get on ok- hopefully they wouldn't have cancelled if everything wasn't goodPray

  • Thank you.

    Good luck with your treatment plan.

  • Hello hope you are recovering well, did they say what grade and stage you are ?   Xx

  • Was low grade but fast growing stage 1a grade 3