I was diagnosed with cervical cancer stage 1b2. Waiting on an oncologist calling to talk to me about treatment. Was wondering if u could tell me roughly what to expect? Is chemo and radiotherapy as bad as what I'm reading?
Sorry for the delay in responding, I am just now seeing this. The treatment is not that bad, it is just tiring. It can be uncomfortable but nothing you can't handle. External radiation is quick and painless, internal can be uncomfortable but you can do it. I had 4 rounds of chemo (was supposed to have 5 but I got a bad cold and my counts were really low so they cancelled it). I'd say the worst thing about it is it will most likely make you super tired and generally blah feeling. I didn't lose my hair or get too sick from the chemo, just kind of an upset stomach at times. Let me know what your treatment schedule consists of, for comparison, mine was about 26 external radiation treatments, 6 internal treatments and 4 rounds of chemo.
Im going for a PET scan this Thursday and still waiting to hear from the oncologist. Feel like I'm going out of my mind with worry. I'm just so confused how I can have to clear smears and clear colposcopy and 8 months later told I have a 5cm tumour. If this hasn't spread then I think I will feel more prepared for what's to happen, but if it has I feel like I'll just shatter.
Im going for a PET scan this Thursday and still waiting to hear from the oncologist. Feel like I'm going out of my mind with worry. I'm just so confused how I can have to clear smears and clear colposcopy and 8 months later told I have a 5cm tumour. If this hasn't spread then I think I will feel more prepared for what's to happen, but if it has I feel like I'll just shatter.
