Cervical cancer stage 4a

Hi everyone. I found out I had cervical cancer about 2 months ago. I have had two cycles of chemotherapy so far. I am due to have one more. They are 3 weeks apart. Then on to chemoradiotherapy, radiotherapy every day for 5 weeks and chemotherapy once a week for the 5 weeks. It's just, this all seems such a small amount to me. Others are having much more treatment that are in the same situation as me. My consultant said it is too fit it all in before Christmas so there are no breaks. It would be due to be finished around the 18th December. Then will I spend all of Christmas worrying if it worked? And what if it was rushed? Would I be allowed more treatment in the New Year or not? I feel very scared right now. 

  • Hi DebMollyW,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I can see you have also posted this in the 'Ask the Nurses' section of this forum, so you'll get a reply from one of our nurses soon, and hopefully this will be helpful.

    In addition to hearing from our nurses, do of course discuss your questions and concerns with your doctor whenever you can, so that you can get as much understanding as possible about what to expect.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator