Hi!
I've been dipping in and out of this forum since I was diagnosed with CC 1b1 in May, this is my first post. I had a radical hystercectomy on 26th June (kept ovaries). I'm recovering slowly and steadily, although I still need a catheter.
Yesterday I found out that 1 tiny (0.03mm) cancer cell was detected in a lymph. My consultant advised that I need chemo/radio - once I've recovered from surgery. I'm devastated. I wish they had taken my ovaries now.
I went into hospital fully prepared for surgery and was so glad- if anybody is awaiting surgery, i'd happily advise what to take in and what to have at home that made my life easier. Naturally, I want to make sure that i'm fully prepared for the next round of fighting. Any advice would be very welcome.
What shall I eat, buy, prepare to get me through radio/chem HRT etc. I'm not sure if I'm losing my hair yet. I feel like I'm not sure of anthing anymore.
TIA
Nat
Mum of 2 young children so I have to fight!
Hi,
I had the same treatment as u. The chemo and radation was not too bad. The doctors told me to eat what i could. The chmeo was not too bad. I did get the runs from the radiation about my 3rd week. I also had a little stinging when i went to the bathroom. U can do this just take it one day at a time and before you know it will be done. Then the waiting begins.:-)
Thank you Mmouse123. Did you go everyday for 5 weeks then?
The waiting is worse than the treatment!
Yes radation was 5 days a week, and chemo was once a week. Mine was on monday. Chemo days are long. But just rest when u feel u need too. :-)
How are you now Mmouse 123? I do hope you're well.
Thank you for your reply.
Also, I wasn't told if I would lose my hair or not. The Macmillan nurse wasn't quite sure. I'm preparing myself for it obviously but apprarently with CC chemo you don't always lose your hair.
x
Thanks for asking i am doing good. Still have my bad days hard to move on. If you have the cisplatin u wont loose your hair it might thin out a little but it will still be there. If u have anymore more questions or just want a listening ear text me i will try to help.
Hi ladies, was just reading your posts and want 2 wish you well, I've just had my hysterectomy 2 days ago and worried about the results from lymph nodes etc.
Hi Debz33
I pray your results come back good and your recovery goes well
Debz33, i've sent you a message on another thread to wish you a well recovery at home. I hated the wait for the next appointment post surgery, because I couldn't keep busy like I did before surgery. I do have lymph node involvement. 1 tiny microscopic cell! In a way this extra treatment is like an inusrance policy to make sure I'm free from disease. I kept my ovaries, so I'm devastated that I will have to now go through HRT. ( I begged to get them removed during the surgery too).
My only advice to you is recover, rest and not compare yourself to me or others. I hope this is the end for you. One day at a time eh!
Enjoy your own bed!
N x
