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.

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

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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 

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

Thank you x 

yes I had a radical hysterectomy 

I’m healing well & see my surgeon in two weeks time. 
how are you feeling? 

bug hugs xx 

I'm glad your healing well.Its upsetting having yo lose our hair.Il gave yo look at some wigs.

Big hugs,take care

Love Alison.xx

I went to look at wigs yesterday & came home with one!  Similar to my own hair which doesn’t look too bad.  It was a bit surreal but it’s only for a limited time… I have to keep reminding myself of that. 
anither box ticked though.  This whole journey is one step one day at a time. 
 Lots of love Alison big hugs. X 

I wish I was as positive as you.

Need to woman up.I think il look at wigs and see what there like,might go for something different.. 

Your right one step at a time.

Love and hugs.

Alison.

Xxx

I tried on a few different colour & styles  dark definitely didn’t suit me as I’m fair haired. 

when is your first treatment ?  
2nd one for me this morning I’ll let you know how it goes xx 

have a good day Alison & I am thinking of you. X

Hi,hope you got on OK this morning.Did it taje long to do.?.

Iv got sn appoitment this Wednesday to discuss Chemo.I will let you know.

Thinking of you too.

Love

Alison.xx

Hi xx 2nd one ️off!  It was much quicker.  Prob about half hour from start to finish!  Didn’t hurt at all. 
felt ok so far too  one more to go on tuesday! 
Doc said will be same as today x 

Pleased you have appt next Wednesday …

when do you have your first brachytherapy? 
love & hugs & have a good weekend x 

Hi,,

Just got a chat about chemo etc next Wednesday.Not sure when any of the treatment starts.So the actual Brachytherapy takes 30 minutes or is it less than that.

Have a good weekend.

Love and hugs.

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