Scared of recurrence

Cervical cancer post treatment and side effects
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Hello everyone,

This is the first time I have posted on here, so apologies in advance if I start to ramble…!

In December 2014 I was diagnosed with stage 1a2 CC. In January 2015 I had a radical hysterectomy with lymph node removal (kept ovaries). I’m currently on 4 monthly check ups, and so far everything has been going well, albeit a bit stressful at times.

Ever since my op, I have been experiencing mild discomfort around my sides, almost like a stiffness, especially if I’ve been on my feet all day or picking up/carrying my toddler. I finally mentioned it to my GP this morning, and she is referring me for an MRI as soon as possible. She suspects it is probably just scar tissue/adhesion pains and that a scan will put my mind at rest, but I’m going out of my head with worry. All I’ve done this morning is cry. I can’t concentrate or focus on anything, all I keep thinking is that the cancer has come back. I’m so frightened.

Has anyone on here had any experience of a stage 1 recurrence? What were the options offered to you? I don’t know where to turn and I’m terrified that it’s back.

Thank you in advance for any help or advice

Amanda xxx

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Hi Blamires!

 

just wan to say that if that existed since operation and never increased in pain it's more than probable it's just scars!

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Hi Hun 

I think it is totally normal to be nervous I had lots of pain after my hysterectomy in sides and was worrying sick, I think mind goes into panic not rational mode!

 

anyway I started exercising and it seemed to go so I think strenghening my body seemed to really help me and mentally too I feel like I'm being healthy etc. 

 

Try not to stress I know hard but doctor only doing tests just in case

Pray all comes back nothing for you xxx

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Hi Amanda :-)

We all go into a panic about recurrence, it's a normal reaction. Fortunately, a recurrence is really quite rare but even so we manage to work ourselves up into such a state about it we start to develop psychosomatic symptoms. I used to breathe too quickly, my heart would start thumping and I'd get black spots in front of my eyes - dreadful! How long do you have to wait for your check-up scan?

Be lucky :-)
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