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Hello. I just registered and joined...

I got diagnosed with Cervical Cancer, and going to have a Radical Trachelectomy done. Awaiting a appointment date for a consultation atm.

I don't really know where to start! Nerves, are all kicking in...so stressed out! The word stressed I will shout it i'm STRESSED...I wasn't expecting this...

Has anyone else had this done? What was your outcome?

I feel like I am a burdon to my family now, everyone seems to be tiptoeing around me, take it easy, best not do this, best not do that...sometimes I just want to forget the big "C" word altogether! 

I've never posted in these kind of rooms before, but I think it would be good for me to take to strangers as opposed to my family, it seems easier to a certain extent.

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    Hi Claire, I'm so sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with cervical cancer. I wanted to welcome you to the forum and to let you know that people on here are very caring and supportive and I know you will find it helpful to connect with others in a similar situation as you. I think its' fair to say that all of us if given a choice, would like to completely erase the word "cancer" from the face of the earth, never to be heard from again. We know that's wishful thinking however, so then we get on with the business of dealing with it. That's not to say its' easy; it certainly isn't and if we're honest, all of us would admit to being bloody mad about it.

    I don't have cervical cancer, (I have lung and bladder cancers) so I can't comment on yours being cervical. I know there are others on here who do have the same cancer as you and hopefully, one of them will respond soon. In the meantime, just know that regardless where we have cancer, we all know how it feels to get that diagnosis. I hope you have family/friends to support you through this.

    Tale care and sending you hugs.

    Lorraine 

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    Hi, dear! Dont worry! it isnt so bad as it sounds. My mom had total hsterectomy 5 month ago, now she is on radiotherapy (she also had chemotherapy). Her recovery after histerectomy was difficult, as she is very fat (and she was cut from the belly button down) and she had the surgery in Romania, where they dont have all last generation equipment. it is natural that your family protect you and care about you. I stayed with my mom 1 whole week in hospital, 24 hours a day, except one half an hour every evening (gone home, took a shower, changed clothes), I slept at her feet, on a 60 cm bed, but i still feel like i havent done enough. So it is perfectly normal thay you family ask you to take it easy, best not do that.... it is the only way we can feel like we are helping. Everything will be ok, you will see. Take care! I hope we will hear from you soon, and you will have good news!

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    As I understand it a radical trachelectomy is done for early stage cancer.  I had a complete hysterectomy last year by keyhole surgery.  I took no painkillers at all afterwards and felt absolutely fine.  Please don't worry, there are so many new treatments and help that I am sure you will have a good outcome.  Its completely understandable that you are stressed, its very normal to be frightened. Have you tried talking to your family and explaining how you feel?

    Please let us know how you get on and do come and talk to us anytime.

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