Sorry for not replying earlier but I have been away for a few days and only returned today. I haven't been on this web site for months but Cancer Chat emailed me about your post and I wanted to help.
As you will see from my profile I was diagnosed with Stage 2b cervical cancer in November 2009. Radiotherapy started on the 14th December, 5 weeks of radiotherapy plus chemo (cisplatin) on a Tuesday for the 5 weeks, then another weeks radio for the lymph node. After that I was admitted for the brachytherapy, which sounds daunting but nowhere near as bad as I thought it might be. If it will help I will go through the various stages of brachytherapy with you, just let me know. I will willingly be here for you and answer any questions you have.
I have now almost completed 2yrs of 3 monthly check ups and still all clear I feel great and have gone from strength to strength!!! I think the check ups continue for another 3 yrs, but every 6mths.
I found the best thing was to take it a step at a time, keep a positive outlook and tell yourself that you will beat it, it really does help.
