Possible recurrence of cervical cancer?

My mum was diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer in October 2000. She underwent daily treatment of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and had two lots of brahytherapy. She was given the all clear in April 2001.

 

She has since been back for a scan which was a while back and had phone consultations with the hospital.

 

A few days ago she had vaginal bleeding which was the only symptom of the cancer. She's in her sixties so it's not menstrual bleeding. Now I'm terrified it's cancer again and I just can't think of what else it could be. She is speaking to her consultant next week by telephone. Has anyone else had experience of this?

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  • Hello CharlstonMarlston, 

    It's great to hear that despite being diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer 22 years ago, your mum was given the all clear and has been doing so well since. 

    She is definitely doing the right thing in speaking to her consultant next week about this vaginal bleeding and I hope that they will investigate this and make sure it is not related to her initial diagnosis of cervical cancer. There are lots of other things it could be so try not to worry too much until you get the full picture of what is going on. 

    Keeping everything crossed for your mum that it all turns out to be nothing of concern

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hello CharlstonMarlston, 

    It's great to hear that despite being diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer 22 years ago, your mum was given the all clear and has been doing so well since. 

    She is definitely doing the right thing in speaking to her consultant next week about this vaginal bleeding and I hope that they will investigate this and make sure it is not related to her initial diagnosis of cervical cancer. There are lots of other things it could be so try not to worry too much until you get the full picture of what is going on. 

    Keeping everything crossed for your mum that it all turns out to be nothing of concern

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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