Hi Alison, what a terrible shock for you. Have you family or friends to support you?

How soon after the scan/biopsy were you told?

I am waiting to go for a scan, as I have 5 symptoms. Premenopausal flooding every hour, blood like water. Pain inside. Swelling in the groin and stomach and upper thighs. I have prepared myself that it is womb cancer. 

Fiona 

I Starred off with a pink discharge only. Went to my gp and referred to the hospital.

Hi Alison 

3 sessions of brachytherapy then 6 rounds of chemo 1 day every 3 weeks x6 

I am nervous of the unknown  … but everyone has given me their very best care so I’m keeping a positive strong hat on! 

i hope your results come back soon & all is well 

so that you too can continue your journey  the only way is foreward x 
I too wish you all the best xx 

I wish you all the best.Keep in touch please.xx

Yes of course. Keep in touch x 

Hi,

Went for my histology results,no evidence of cancer.All contained.I have to have the same treatment as you.I don't want to lose my hair.I feel quite upset about it.It stands out that you've got cancer.Im trying yo be positive.

Love

Alison.

Alison I’m so so pleased for you!  That’s the best news & everything else pales into insignificance! 
I don’t relish the thought of losing my hair either but it’s a small price to pay for being cancer free!  Which you are at the moment! 
I’m going to get a wig next wig try to get similar to my own hair.  It’s hopefully only for 6-8 months. 
this time next year we should meet up! 
I feel very  apprehensive about the treatment but know it’s needed!  
the news is fresh for you.  Hopefully I’ve helped you & in a few days you will feel differently xx 

we have been lucky   Much love x 

Hi,

Where abouts are you from.Im in Manchester.

Hopefully il be as positive as you.

You have definitely helped me ,thankyou.

Wishing you all the best.

Love

Alison.

Xxx

I’m in Surrey Alison. 
& so pleased I’ve helped you x you help me too knowing I’m not alone & treading the same path. 
together we can do this. X 

I’m in Surrey Alison. 
& so pleased I’ve helped you x you help me too knowing I’m not alone & treading the same path. 
together we can do this. X 

Defo,we can do this together.Support is essential.

️ ️ ️

Hi Alison 

I had my first brachytherapy today. It’s fine! 
nothing to worry about.  So far anyway. 
it wasn’t painful at all & took about an hour all in all! 
feel ok this evening so far so good! 
Number 2 next Friday! 
I hope you are doing ok today too 

I’ve booked a wig appointment on Wednesday too! 
that’s my first treatment ️off! 
have a good weekend 

best wishes Kim x

Hi Alison 

I had my first brachytherapy today. It’s fine! 
nothing to worry about.  So far anyway. 
it wasn’t painful at all & took about an hour all in all! 
feel ok this evening so far so good! 
Number 2 next Friday! 
I hope you are doing ok today too 

I’ve booked a wig appointment on Wednesday too! 
that’s my first treatment ️off! 
have a good weekend 

best wishes Kim x

Hi,

glad it went well,fo they do the Brachytherapy first before the chemo.How long did the actual treatment take whilst on the machine.

Good luck for next week.

Great that we are supporting each other

Love

Alison.

Thank you x 

yes 3 sessions of brachytherapy then chemo 

first session you will have CT scan … they insert it & CT scan for about 5 mins … then  moved me to radiotherapy room for treatment I was in there 15 minutes.   Listened to music!  It was pain free . 
that was it.   Next weeks one will be quicker as no CT scan .  
Hope that helps Alison 

it’s lovely we can support one another x 

love Kim x 

Thankyou

quite reasurring.Do they let you go to the toilet first..

Have a nice weekend,message if you fancy a chat.

Love

Alison.

How are you feeling today.. Sometimes I feel strong and other times feel like j want yo cry.

Silly really.

Love

Alison.

X

Hi Alison 

your not silly at all.  Our emotions are all over the place as all this is still quite a shock to our system! 

we’ve both had big surgery & trying to get over that.  I have to admit the chemo is the one I’m dreading. 
But I know many people are going through it so we are not alone.  & there is a positive end for us!  

Re yesterday.  I’m still feeling ok.  No adverse effects … yet x 

you can have tea/coffee in morning but told me not to empty bladder before I went to hospital. 
so I went to loo about 9.30.  Had cup of tea & water & breakfast.  Appt was 11am.  Held it until procedure ended x 

Do you have family around you? Xx married? 

I have 2 sons. 2 grandchildren & one due in October!   Married 42 years x 

love & hugs 

kim 

I have 2 kids,one aged nearly 42 and a son aged 38.

I have 2 grandchildren one nearly 20 and my granddaughter nearly 15 years.Married approx 45 years.

Why have you got yo have a full bladder,that's my problem as I have urge incontinence snd can't hold it.

Love abd hugs..Alison.

I wouldn’t worry too much about a full bladder. They didn’t say anything to me when I got there.  Just don’t empty before you go.  (If you’ve not far to drive that is) 

my sons are 39 & 37  grandchildren 5

I wouldn’t worry About it Alison.  Just don’t empty it before you head off (so long as you don’t have a long way to go)  they didn’t mention it to me when I got there … so don’t worry xx 

my sons are 39 & 37. Grandchildren 5 & 2 & 21 weeks   

I hope you are continuing to heal well xx 

love & hugs.  Kim 

Hi Alison 

how are you?  Xx 

I am definitely feeling a bit stronger now I’m 4 weeks since my surgery’.  
been fine with no after effects from Brachytherapy although another one this Friday . 
thinking of you x 

Glad your feeling a bit stronger.. 

Good luck for Friday.

Personal question did you have a hysterectomy.

Il be thinking of you as well.

Plenty of hugs.

Love

Alison

Xx