Hey. 

I am 38 and just had the all clear from stage 1 cervical cancer, so I can relate a little to how you're feeling. I also have two children, one of which is autistic. I chose not to tell my kids until I absolutely had to, no point worrying them. It was hard enough for me to accept, I couldn't even talk about it out loud without crying, once I knew what the plan was I told them. 

I know my diagnosis shook me to the core and even now I'm still recovering mentally ( I only got the all clear a few days ago). I had a hysterectomy but kept my overies, so I can't relate or advise on the menopause symptoms (but it was something I feared before I knew I was keeping my overies). 

I don't think there is any right or wrong way to deal with these things. Anything you're feeling is valid. Allow yourself to cry, scream -  whatever feels right for you. I know I feared the worse, I cried everyday and the waiting for tests/results etc felt like absolute torture. 

Try your best to stay positive, modern medicine and the advancement in knowledge/skills regarding cancer is phenomenal. What they know and what they can do is amazing. You will get through this. 

I wish you all the luck in the world. Happy to answer any questions about my experience, although my journey would've been different from yours.

Claire 

Hey. 

I am 38 and just had the all clear from stage 1 cervical cancer, so I can relate a little to how you're feeling. I also have two children, one of which is autistic. I chose not to tell my kids until I absolutely had to, no point worrying them. It was hard enough for me to accept, I couldn't even talk about it out loud without crying, once I knew what the plan was I told them. 

I know my diagnosis shook me to the core and even now I'm still recovering mentally ( I only got the all clear a few days ago). I had a hysterectomy but kept my overies, so I can't relate or advise on the menopause symptoms (but it was something I feared before I knew I was keeping my overies). 

I don't think there is any right or wrong way to deal with these things. Anything you're feeling is valid. Allow yourself to cry, scream -  whatever feels right for you. I know I feared the worse, I cried everyday and the waiting for tests/results etc felt like absolute torture. 

Try your best to stay positive, modern medicine and the advancement in knowledge/skills regarding cancer is phenomenal. What they know and what they can do is amazing. You will get through this. 

I wish you all the luck in the world. Happy to answer any questions about my experience, although my journey would've been different from yours.

Claire