Newly diagnosed with cervical cancer

Hello 

 

bit scary are all of this. Diagnosed with cervical cancer 2 days ago. I know it’s treatable but I’m worried about work and money and how to support my children’s emotional needs. I know it’s treatable but I feel like the world is imploding. And it’s ridiculous because I bough some sleeping tablets im Boots today and when the cashier started her spiel about seeing the GP for insomnia I started crying. God I feel like everything is upside down 

  • Hi there ...

    No wonder you feel like that ... it's scary enough when kids are grown .. everything is turned on its head when you hear that word ... I wish there was more councilling in those early days ..

    McMillan  have a financial dep that can advice you where to go, and what you can claim ..there is help out there .. but you have to reach out and never give up ... have you got close family ... if so take all the help you can ... they will help you through ...

    Write down All your questions for McMillan, they are used to hearing anything your worried about .. I used them in the early days .. remember wer here for you .. and can't take it away but can help you through .. we don't guess how someone feels... we know ... sending you a big hug ... Chrissie

  • Aw i can't imagine how you feel I myself have never had cancer myself but my mum and other family members have its so horrible to go through. I'm going through tests atm and the only one they haven't and won't check me for is cervical cancer im convinced that is what I have could you please tell me your symptoms and if you had clear smears I am petrified I've had symptoms for 8 months. 

  • Hi

    i was told 12 October I had cervical cancer was in total shock cuz my smear tests have always been negative.

    im so emotional one minute and have all these negative thoughts and the next I’m ok and thinking positive things .

    Already had my MRI scan but it came back showing my Lymph glands swollen and Drs didn’t like the look of them so had to have blood test and PET scan , just waiting for results and treatment plan .

    Have you had your treatment plan yet ?

    from 

    Amanda 

  • Hi Fluffie,

    Tomorrow with be my 6 year mark post cervical cancer.  I was diagnosed with stage 2A; had about 26 external radiation treatments and 6 internal treatements. I also had chemo. It was hard and wore me out be I did it. You can do it, too. Just focus on one day at a time, one appointment at time and kick cancer's butt! I will be thinking of you and please message me if you have any  questions that I might be able to answer, based on my experiences.

    Laura xx