Hi there ...

It's the scariest time ever ... it's like being in court and waiting for the judgment that will change your life .. and sadly no getting round it ... I'm sorry you'll be on your own, as I think that's the time we need support .. for a high 5 or a shoulder to lean on ...

But please remember 8.5 out of ten lumps are benign.... and the younger , the better odds to ... my first 4 call backs were fine ... the fifth sadly not so good ... but that was 2017 and I had a grade 3 ... a masectomy shortly after... but I'm still here ... so even if it is not so good news there are lots of us living with / after breast cancer.... so hold on in there ...

Fingers crossed for a good result..... let us know how you go .... keep as busy as possible till then ... Chrissie x

Thank you for your kind words 

Its my cervix that's in question. Not breast. 

I'm trying to stay busy, Its really awful. Never experienced a feeling like it.

I hope your well xx

It’s very difficult to wait, but not long now till you know what’s going on. I did deep breathing and mindfulness apps on my phone to relax me. Once you know what it is, things become easier I think because you know what you’re dealing with and what treatment will be. I’ve had cervical cancer so I do understand what you’re going through, and hope it’s not nearly as bad as you think. Happy to help is you need anything. xx

Thank you Minska. I've spoken to you before. My old user name was Kaitlyn. I accidently set it as that thinking I was creating a password! Lol obviously my head was all over the place when I signed up.

In my head its cancer and its spread all over. I think I'm imaging symptoms now. 

I think i just need to know now, but I don't at the same time. If that makes sense! It's such a horrible feeling.

So sorry you've had cancer. I'm hoping that the past tense means your ok now? I hope so. 

Thank you for your kind words, I will try the apps xx

Oh I remember you being Kaitlyn! And I remember well the feelings you are having. I was completely convinced once I was told I had cancer that it would have spread, but it hadn’t. 

But past tense for me, yes. I was unlucky enough to go through this cancer twice but I’m feeling really well now and doing fine! I actually went in for my results on my own, even though it wasn’t in Covid times. I preferred it that way. Hoping things go as well as they can do for you tomorrow. xx

So... its cervical cancer 

But it's contained and small. And treatable! So not as bad as I had imagined. 

I'm feeling relived it's treatable but have a million questions that I have only thought of since being home. The nurse was lovely, she really put me at ease.

I'm going to eat healthy and get myself fit, Mentally and physically for what lays ahead. 

Guess I'm off to the recently diagnosed section. 

Xxxxx

I’m sorry for your diagnosis, but glad for the positive factors involved! And there’s a lot to feel positive about even though it’s horrible knowing it’s cancer. You have the right attitude in getting it tackled and that’s a big part of dealing with this disease. xx

Thank you  

I wasn't told what stage. But its treatable so I guess that's all I need to know? 

I also forgot to ask what I can and can't do. I'm assuming I'm OK to get on with normal day to day things. As long as I'm not in pain? I've been getting a heavy feeling down below. And pressure on my bladder and bowels. But I do have a prolapsed vagina. Also a bit of pain around my hips sometimes and lower back. Just paracetamol seems to be working at the moment.

Can I have a bath? I'm assuming not? I've been having showers 

And I also forgot to ask about vitamins, ive been taking well woman. It'd 3 big pills a day. Forgot to ask if that's ok. I want to build my immune system up. 

Sorry for a the questions! 

Xxx

You won’t know a stage until you have a scan...have they said you will have an MRI/CT? The scans will show the location and size of the tumour, which in turns determines the appropriate treatment plan. 

You can do everything as normal that you feel up to! That includes baths, unless you’ve had biopsies taken. No harm in taking vitamins, although that’s not recommended during treatment if you had to have chemo. The reason being chemo destroys your immune system, so supplements interfere with that. But waiting for treatment, there is no reason not to take vitamins and eat well. If your symptoms are making you feel tired, rest. Listen to your body. Feel free to ask any questions-I’m happy to answer what I can on the basis of my own experiences of all this. xx