Glad you are feeling better today than last week. That’s good news! Two more days until the weekend and chill. You are smashing it!! xx
Glad to hear you’re coping well. Week 2 nearly done this time next week you’ll be half way there.
Keep posting 
Day 9 Radiotherapy
Well it’s not been a great day to be honest.
It started with a near toilet emergency on arrival. 
I barely and I mean barely made it. Thank goodness the hubby was with I me, I jumped out of the car without putting the handbrake on.
How I managed to keep enough fluid in my bladder I will never know!
The whole experience and embarrassment has just completely wiped me out emotionally. I slept for a few hours when I got home and woke up feeling sick.
Im struggling also to find something nice to drink. Sick of water and Ribena. I love milk but I dont think its hydrating enough and can go a bit yuk with an upset tummy.
TFI Friday tomorrow.
Sorry for the negative Nellie post today.
Sorry to hear about experience. I know it’s not the same thing but when I was admitted to hospital in March 2020 with abdominal pains they nurses gave me so much pain meds including buscopan. When I was admitted to the ward I had an overwhelming feeling to go but couldn’t get to the toilet in time. Long story short I was mortified and so apologetic to the nursing staff. They couldn’t have been nicer and said “we’ve seen it all before” don’t be so hard on yourself sweetie it happens to us all.
Just think tomorrow you will have finished week 2 yay!! 
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Day 10 Radiotherapy 2 weeks done and dusted.
No bowel disasters today, justin ever so slight urgency when I got home.
Radio was quick as always and no bladder issues today. I definatley dont need to drink as much as some to fill my bladder and become quite good at feeling when it’s full but not bursting. I hope that continues!
Sickness has eased today,although I had a banging headache when I woke up.
TMI- loads of discharge now, sometimes stained pink? No fouls smell or anything. Radiographers say take it as a sign that the tumour is breaking down.
Weekend plans include a takeout and a glass of wine.
Have a good one ladies! Xx
Update for Radiotherapy Day 10.
Well… the Radioruns have well and truly hit!!
Eating immodium like smarties. Thank goodness it’s the weekend and I hope to gain control by Monday.
Off to have a scroll and read through on advice and tips for diet to try and slow this down.
Absolutely zapped this morning of energy. I got my shower and myself dressed.
My daughter hows to maths tutoring on a Saturday but I dont feel safe to leave the house so hubby taking her.
No cramps or anything just worried I guess.
Rest today I think
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Hi Shammy,
So sorry you’ve got the same bowel problems…. 
All I can say is don’t be afraid to take the Imodium - I was a bit worried at first, but if the rads hits your bowel then it really hits it… I also found myself completely sapped of all strength. Different people’s bodies react in different ways. Basically you’re being poisoned big time, but for a good cause…. I hope it won’t be as bad as me, but I had to stick to very bland, non-fibrous foods and even so in the end I took a wheely bag with me to the hospital each day; 1) because I was too tired to carry my bags otherwise and 2) so I could put a change of underpants and trousers in it - in case I got caught short. I did, a few times. It’s not nice.
I count myself lucky all told, but I still, 8 months later, have regular morning accidents and have to take an Imodium. I ended up in ‘nappies’ as I called them (big incontinent pants) at the end of my treatment. But the thing is, the cancer was gone! It can be brutal, but it’s worth it to live. The discharge sounds awful but I guess that pesky tumour is getting blitzed even more than your bowels… 
Hang in there, Shammy - you’ll get through this. We’re all in there with you.
X
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You are smashing it… hope the weekend has given you chance to recoupe
Ready for a new week kicking cancers ass.
You can do it . . I can sympathise I have been through the chemoradiation coming up to a year post my final treatment. I feel lucky I escaped too many bowel issues. I do have an occasional bladder leak now n then.
Good look for the week positive energy being sent your way xx
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Hello can anyone tell me why I would be offered a round of chemo to start treatment I thought it would be chemo radiation I’m worried sick, I have my meeting tomorrow but the specialist nurse has tried to reassure me this morning by basically saying this xx
Hi dawnann62
That’s different to my treatment so I can’t advise that way, but the team will have discussed and felt that’s the best course of treatment for you.
Hope you’ve had the appointment and have more information now, so you feel better about it x
How are you doing this week, Shammy? X
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Hi all, hope everyones well.
Week 3 done. Half way point reached. Physically I’m not to bad. Battling with the radiotherapy tummy occasionally and quite tired but the nausea is definitely more under control. TMI- Ive had a fair amount of blood stained discharge this week with some pressure pain, like a constant period pain. I hope this is a good sign.
I had to take my self off here and switch my phone off. I am struggling depression wise and can’t seem to keep negative thoughts out. I think this wasnt helped with a few topics on here kept getting my attention that kept pulling me down if that makes sense.
I’m trying to tell myself that soon that will go away.
I got my date for an MRI on 5th Nov. I assume this is the pre bracchy therapy one. It would be lovely to be told positive news after that…
Now I’ve got to tell myself I have less Chemoradiation ahead of me that’s already behind me.
Sorry if I’m being a whiny old bag.
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Hi shammy I suffer from anxiety and am on medication for it, I know what you mean you read so many positive stories then dwell on that negative one, be strong and keep us updated you can do this xx
I think you are doing great Shammy. As newly diagnosed I’m getting some comfort from ladies who got through the treatment and is doing fine now. But I admit I think I’m going through a downward spiral. I’ve been very low in energy as I’m in pain everyday as well. Please someone tell me that it’s gonna be better after all these. 
Hi Shammy
How are things going? Are you now in week 4?
AMF
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Hi @AMF,
Yes week 4! 4 out of 6 chemo done. 2 weeks today will be my last external radio so then it’ll be bracchy. 
I slept most of the weekend. Just simply exhausted. Samples sent to lab today to check for cystitis. Quite stingy/burning when I wee.
Bowel movements mostly loose now but not out of control as if yet. Just 2 or 3 very close calls. It has however made me reluctant to go far from home. Mood still not great but improving.
How are you??
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Your on the final straight hopefully the last 2 weeks will fly by issue free!!
I put the brachy out of mind and only started thinking about it the last week of treatment. I found it fine nowhere near as bad as I had imagined. It is an essential part of the treatment and you will get through it just keep those positive thoughts going.
I am not too bad my only issue is getting up for the toilet 5/6 times a night this has been happening since week 4 of treatment there’s no pain or anything it’s just a pain in the a**e having to get up. Doctor has assured me this will resolve itself it has improved but its slow going.
Take care hope the next 2 weeks fly by x
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So glad to join this forum and be able to see all your shared experiences- I don’t have a start date yet but had a consultant appointment today, first planning appointment next Wednesday / similar to some of you- 5/6 weeks radiotherapy (28 sessions) combined with 6 rounds of chemo and 3 brachytherapy
Crapping it but thinking the sooner it’s started the sooner it’s over
Hi Louisema,
Sorry to hear that you’ve recently been diagnosed with cervical cancer.
I am 6 weeks post treatment for stage 2b - 25 radiotherapy, 5 chemo and 3 brachytherapy. I found the treatment very doable and I am currently feeling well.
Treatments today are excellent, hope you get your start date soon.
Any questions give me a shout.
Take care x
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