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,

    I had cervical cancer in 2012. Since then I've had vaginal bleeding twice. Both times everything checked out ok, I think it had something to do with the lining of the vagina being thin, skin is fragile after so much radiation. Try not to imagine the worst, it could be something like I experienced. Tell your mum I'm thinking of her and wish her the best.

    Laura xx

  • Good morning Laura,

    Many thanks for your kind reply.

    Your words are so reassuring that it might not neccessarily be a recurrence, which really puts my mind at ease. That would make sense re the bleeding and lining being thin!

    I will certainly let my mum know you're thinking of her xxx 

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