Hi All,
I was finally staged officially yesterday as having CC 2b2. I'm going into hospital to have a radical hysterectomy within the next 2 weeks. The consultant says he has to send my lymph nodes off to the lab after the hysterectomy to determine whether I will need Chemo. However during the meeting yesterday I forgot to mention that I have a holiday booked for 14th August - which is 13 weeks away. Do you guys think I will be able to go? I'm going to try and speak with the consultants/staff today and ask their opinion. I dont really want to cancel my holiday - my little boy is so looking forward to it - and so am i!!!!
Hi kazza
im surprised you are having a radical hysterectomy as usually it is chemorad for stage 2. If you start treatment it is done within 55 days, count at least 2 weeks to feel a bit better and a vacation should be ok. I cannot comment on surgury but if you manage chemorad ok then you should be still ok by mid August.
Hope that helps abit.
Thanks Lolli, I was surprised myself when I met with him yesterday. I'm just looking forward to get a date and get booked in. xxxx The initial date they gave was 8th June - but consultant says he wants me in within 2 weeks - so now I've got to wait for him to cancel some operations to fit me in. xxxxx
I was told I wasn't allowed to fly for a few months after treatment. Seems everyone gets given different advice. X
I've just spoken to my MacMillan nurse and she says I will be fine as it is 6 weeks from date of surgery. She said to dsicuss it with consultant when I'm in having operation - but she says that is the norm.