I am newly diagnosed. Scared and very confused. This group has helped so much with the anxiety I am feeling, just knowing im not alone and there is so much support really helps. I am waiting for an MRI to stage my cancer, the waiting and not knowing is so stressful. Thank you for helping X
Hey hun.
The waiting is awful and i agree its stressful, i was disgnosed a few weeks ago And have been trying to keep busy. Hopefully they have found it early. Did they give you an idea of what stage it may be?
I have found this site great and so many people to help and support you.
Hi Bex,
thanks for your reply, I've not been given any idea but the consultant said she felt it was contained and that it was treatable. These are the words I am desperately hanging on to.
Good luck with your treatment
kim xx
Hi kimmy
im sorry that you have just gotten diagnosed. The first few weeks are sooo scary and unsettling. I was diagnosed on June 20 and started my treatment July 18. That month had so many emotions it is a roller coaster. I'm glad you found this forum as I am grateful everyday as well.
Hopefully you will not have to wait to long for your scans and treatment plan. it does get easier once you know exactly what you are facing.
Try to stay positive(hard I know) but will make the time pass a bit better. Reflect on things you enjoy and take time to be around people who make you happy.
i was obsessed with reading everything I could get my hands on but it really just made me more worried, stay away from Google!!!
hoping all goes well!
Thanks Kim.
Fingers crossed for you hun. It is a scary time and waiting is awful!
Have you a good support group at home, friends and family?
Good morning Kimmyab,
Hello and welcome to the group, you've come to the right place. You will find so many lovely helpful ladies on here, who will give you help, guidance, and support.
I am was diagnosed in early June, and I started my treatment last week. I am stage 2B, and my treatment is 20 radiotherapy, 4 chemotherapy, and 2 brachytherapy.
I know right now everything is so daunting, and yes it is very stressful having to wait and not knowing what's happening but please try not to worry. Once your MRI results are in your Consultant and Oncologist will start planning your treatment, and you will no doubt start treatment very soon.
Just try to stay strong and focussed; you can handle this.
Sending you a BIG hug :o)
Fiona x
Thank you Fiona,
im so glad I found this group I know it's going to be a God send over the coming months
Kim xx
They are amazing I couldn't do this without them. they have been so strong and supportive
I made the mistake of going on Google!!!! Never again. Thank you for your advice it's so helpful xx
Hi Kimmyab
I was diagnosed on Friday at stage 2B. Before my MRI scan I was told I was suspected at least 1B so i spent a week worrying and praying it was no further than that. With it being a higher number than what I had hoped for, I was devasted on Friday but you'll be surprised that as soon as you get told what stage you are, you'll get your head around it pretty quickly and calm down a lot.
Turns out that even 2B is classed as an early stage so don't be too frightened if you hear a higher stage. It just means your treatment might be a bit more intense.
I've been told mine has spread a little bit into the tissue at the sides so it means they can't operate without giving me chemo and rediotherapy. Not been told yet when my treatment will start but I think it's going to be about 5 weeks from now.
I've got an appointment to see a fertility specialist on Wednesday morning to talk about freezing my eggs, which im over the moon about as before all this happened all i could think about was babies. I'm 27 and don't have children yet.
Hope you're okay just try and keep youself as busy as possible until you get your results. Let us know how you get on xx
Hi Helen,
thank you for your comment, im so scared for the result but I'm sure as you said I can move on and prepare once I know.
the fertility specialist will relieve some of your worries I'm sure, they can do amazing things. Good luck with everything, stay in touch
Kim xx
Hey Kimmy :-)
Welcome to the forum :-) Sorry to hear of your diagnosis but very pleased you have found us here. Definitely the very best place for you on the internet right now. As others have said STAY AWAY FROM GOOGLE.
I am going to do something I have never done before and that is copy and paste a comment I just wrote to another newly diagnosed woman.
Warning; Bit of a ramble - When we were in the process of buying some land in Greece I had a phone call from the estate agent. She said 'There is a problem, no, not a problem as such, it is so small a problem that you couldn't really call it a problem at all' And I like to think of cervical cancer in a similar way. Yes it is cancer and yes we are all brought up to fear this word. BUT, It is so very cureable 'you could hardly really call it cancer at all' :-)
As cancers go, it's a bit of a pussy :-)
Be lucky :-)
Tivoli
Hi Kimmy
Sorry you have had to find us here under these circumstances, but glad you have because this is a great support.
As others have said, waiting for the staging is definitely the worst part! Such an anxious and scary time, but as Helen said, once you're told your stage it is suprising how quickly you accept it and get started with what needs to be done. I am a 2B as well Helen!
Have they booked in your MRI yet?
Sending you some big love and hugs!
Rosie xx
I love this, what a great way of putting it.
MRI scan today, never had one before so a bit scared
Kim x
Hi Rosie,
i have the MRI today, feeling very nervous but glad it's been quick. Thank you for your support.
Kim xx
