Recurring cervical cancer

I don't know what to think right now. In 2012 I was treated for cervical cancer with chemo radio and beachy. I have been clear at all my check ups since. Fast forward to 2019 I went to the doc with abnormal bleeding and was referred to the hospital as past treatment made me have an early menopause. I have had internals and a vaginal ultrasound which found.nothing. I was referred to have a biopsy which I had under GA which resulted in cancerous cells. Now I am sat waiting for the results of the MRI I had last week. My appointment for the results is on Thursday and all sorts of scenarios are going through my mind. Why or why have I got it again. I am being so brave as to not upset the rest of my family but not sure how long I can keep it up. I hope that it can be treated again but I'm not so sure. Is my time up?

  • Hello and welcome to the forum. 

    I'm really sorry to read about the circumstances that have led you to post here. It sounds totally understandable that you're feeling confused and worried at the moment. I know that lots of our members here find that waiting for results can be a particularly difficult time. The "not knowing" inevitably leads to imagining all sorts of scenarios.  

    If you think it would help to speak to someone ahead of your appointment on Thursday then our team of nurses are available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I'm sending my best wishes for your appointment. Do pop back and let us know how you get on when you're able to. 

    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

  • Just posting an update. The cancer has come back or never disappeared I am not sure. Results if MRI confirmed tumour 2m5cm in the cervix. Not spread to bladder and vag. Now have to wait for pet/ct scan 

  • Hi there

    So sorry to hear of your diagnosis and it being back after such a long time. It’s a positive thing that it hasn’t spread and once you have your other scans you’ll have a plan of action. Treatment will have changed and moved on even in the past few years and there are lots of new things coming into play. 

    I know of lots of ladies who are coping well with a recurrence, so hopefully things will go well for you too. Hope you don’t have long to wait for your scans and treatment to start. I know it must be scary, but try to keep positive, and if you need a chat I’m around every day. 

    I have cervical cancer stage 2b and have done my treatment...currently NED but only finished treatment 6 months ago. x

  • Thank you for your kind words and hope you are keeping well. It was a shock to me but i a, trying to stay strong.

  • Thank you, I am doing not too bad. Another check up coming up.

    I can appreciate your shock, and you should be kind to yourself and realise that it’s ok not to be strong all the time. This can be a good place to speak to others, and express fears and thoughts you can’t say to family. It can be easier to talk to strangers. Please keep in touch, and hopefully that will help. x

  • Thank you and hope all is well with your appointment.

  • Hi 

    Just a quick message to say Hi! I hope you are doing well? I have just come across your post and I didnt want to read and run x