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Hi, new here, anyone else have experience of cervical cancer

EmmaNbobs
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Hi there,

I have finished 5 weeks of chemoradiotherapy and 3 weeks of brachytherapy on 5th july. Im waiting for my follow up scans and resukts and hoping and praying they are all clear.

I have a mix of good days and bad days both mentally and physically. Some days i'm fine. Some days i suffer with moderate to severe fatigue. Some days i have lots of pain in my hips, some days its not too bad. Some days i have a throbbing ache in my girlie bits, somedays its not too bad. Somedays im terrified it hasnt gone or its spread (especially as i often seem to have a sore windpipe, but i wonder if this is linked with the fatigue as its more onvious when im suffering with that). Somedays i tell myself im fine and its all gone.

Its a rollercoaster for sure.

Would love to hear from people who feel like this or have felt like this and have beaten this nightmare. Just want to kick it's nasty butt & be here to see my lil boy grow older

 xxx 

  • Hi EmmaNbobs, 

    I'm glad to hear that your cervical cancer treatment has come to an end and you are now waiting for follow up scans and results. Hopefully you won't have to wait too long but in the meantime I have found some information that may help you with your recovery. Just click here to find a section on our website dedicated to coping emotionally and physically with cancer.

    As you've mentioned already the cancer journey is a rollercoaster and many of our members will really understand what you are going through having been through it themselves and I'm sure they will be along soon to offer their support and share their experiences with you.

    Do come back to let us know your results. We'll have our fingers crossed it's good news.

    All the best, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hi Emma,

    I had stage 2A cervical cancer 4 years ago now. I also had chemo and radiation, both internal and external. I did have aches and pains after for quite a while after.  I also think that we become hyper sensitive to random twinges and gurgles after an experience like ours. I started seeing a therapist on the advice of my oncologist so I could talk through things and make a good decision on what to worry about and what not to. It gets better with time. I'll look forward to hearing how you progress. 

     

    Laura

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    Thank you so much for responding Laura.

    I'm really pleased to hear you are still fine 4 years on :)

    Much love xxx

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Steph

    Thank you Steph. I will have a look xxx

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