My Story of Cervical Cancer, hope it helps someone.

I really glad by reading yours inspired story of cancer survivor. My mother has been diagnosed as cervical cancer 3b. She has single kidney. Up to now she has been gone to 2 chemotheraphies and 28 radiations. How many still left are unknown to us. What I like to know is, she is sufferring from anus pain and burning sensation. at once she couldnt tolerate the pain. She had little constipation, to overcome this she is taking cremaffin regularly. But still the problem is not solving. The doctors are not suggesting anything about this. Can u please advice me what to do.

SmplyChel said:

4 Years from 1st day of Chemo

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to give an update. Today is 4 years from my 1st chemo treatment. I'm still cancer free, 4 year checkup coming up in March. I did end up losing my right kidney function. Seems the damage the tumor did to it from blocking it was to much to bounce back from. I'm doing well though. I've never been as good as I was since before the Cancer, my body has changed and I have a lot more aches and pains then I use too. My doctors tell me it's not from the Cancer or the treatment, I'm sure not all of it is, but I'm sure some of it is. I've never been the same since. We're all different and our bodies all react differently. My legs bother me still, they ache, they swell, this never happened before the treatments. The radiation was the worst for me. I won't lie, it hurt like $#$$#. Not during the treatments but several weeks into it, the internal radiation was the worst. I remember crying several times because using the bathroom was so difficult. It burned bad down there. The days I had Chemo were difficult because I had to sit in a chair that wasn't very comfortable, pillows helped but laying down was what helped the most. That area is so sensitive. Once I even tried to talk my doctor into skipping the those treatments..lol In the long run I'm glad I didn't. My hair never did grow back down there either. I'm not complaining..lol  I've lost several people close to me in the past couple years from some sort of cancer. It's such an ugly disease. You all keep fighting the fight. You can get through anything.  The road may be ruff, but reach out to your friends and family and pray. God has got me through all of my struggles and continues to carry me every day. I'm living and still working. My kids are in college, and succeeding in life. Daily struggles just mean I'm still alive. I'm very happy for that. God Bless all of you still fighting.

 

Hi,

I'm 23 Years Old and I've been diagnosed with Cervical Cancer. I don't understand how this happened... I've been told to join groups where I can talk to someone that is going through the same to make me feel better but I'm not ready. I go online alot sometimes I end up a little more relieved sometimes I end up very scared for my future. I'm scared all the time - I found this and I feel comfortable to speak I don't know why. Maybe because it's just me typing what I feel instead of talking and then choking on my own words because I burst out crying after I say- "I've been diagnosed with cervical cancer" I have a 4 Year old boy and I'm scared for his future because I'm the only one that provides for him. His father is in jail for his own mistakes... I feel like the whole world is coming down on me at the speed of 100 mph. A little about myself - I've been fighting depression for 6 years now since my 6 year old brother passed away and was finally improving. I had lost alot of weight to the point where the doc though I was doing it on purpose like throwing up on purpose- never have I done that. I have ALWAYS have problems with my appetite and throwing up for no reason. I kinda learn how to deal with it... I dranked alot of alcahol after my brother passed and 11 months later my dad did too due to the accident injuries. But then stopped after I found out that I had not miscarried my baby boy like the doctors had been telling for 5 months- Yes 5 months. My son was born Aug 28, 2011 and the problems continued I ended up with anemia I could not find anything to help me keep food down so I started smoking marijuana. It helped alot - depression wise, my appetite, I ate alot more and everything this year seem to be going great. I was becoming me again if that makes any sense then one day I noticed I was having heavy dark brown discharge and back pain as well as spotting when I wasn't even on my period. So I scheduled an appt with my gyn for check up but the day of my appt my period had started so it was possible to get a pap smear done that day- I explain that I though I might have a UTI 
(never had one) but I googled what I was feeling and it said that can be the reason I remeber reading that it could be signs of cancer but when ever I would read that part I though to myself - nooooo that's not me too crazy. Long story short she said she didn't think it was UTI but more like a bacteria called vaginitis so gave me pills and was on my way home. Came back 7 days later for f/u and to get pap smear all the sympthoms stopped expect the bleading. She didn't even fully finish the pap smear when she got up quickly - her face expression still stays in my mind. She used medical words I quite didn't understand but when she mentioned Cancer and how she needed to do a biopsy right there and then because she could see something growing like a "coliflor" I froze. She did it and I felt this horrible pain - I cried and cried. She explained she would have my results within 24-48 hours and that she was sorry but that she was highly suspicious that it's cancer. I went home feeling lost. 6 Days later I went back and April 14, 2016 with a close friend of mine to get the results and my nightmare began. I was diagnosed with cervical cancer and referred out to UIC. These past weeks have been hell I don't know what stage is this thing on. What I was told that unfortunely it seems like having any more children will no longer be a possibility I'm heart broken I didn't expect to have any more kids like tomorrow but for that to no longer even be an option; I'm so sad. He mentioned surgery did an exam and then came back and said that it doesn't seem to be a possibility the tumor seems to be "this big" (he showed me with his hand). I have no idea what I will face and I'm scared. I mean I'm paranoid to even get a vaccine - to go to the dentist. Hospitals are just not my happy place. I have anxiety at times- I don't know what to do to feel better. 

Julie_Sedeno said:

I'm overwhelmed with emotions right now..

Hi,

I'm 23 Years Old and I've been diagnosed with Cervical Cancer. I don't understand how this happened... I've been told to join groups where I can talk to someone that is going through the same to make me feel better but I'm not ready. I go online alot sometimes I end up a little more relieved sometimes I end up very scared for my future. I'm scared all the time - I found this and I feel comfortable to speak I don't know why. Maybe because it's just me typing what I feel instead of talking and then choking on my own words because I burst out crying after I say- "I've been diagnosed with cervical cancer" I have a 4 Year old boy and I'm scared for his future because I'm the only one that provides for him. His father is in jail for his own mistakes... I feel like the whole world is coming down on me at the speed of 100 mph. A little about myself - I've been fighting depression for 6 years now since my 6 year old brother passed away and was finally improving. I had lost alot of weight to the point where the doc though I was doing it on purpose like throwing up on purpose- never have I done that. I have ALWAYS have problems with my appetite and throwing up for no reason. I kinda learn how to deal with it... I dranked alot of alcahol after my brother passed and 11 months later my dad did too due to the accident injuries. But then stopped after I found out that I had not miscarried my baby boy like the doctors had been telling for 5 months- Yes 5 months. My son was born Aug 28, 2011 and the problems continued I ended up with anemia I could not find anything to help me keep food down so I started smoking marijuana. It helped alot - depression wise, my appetite, I ate alot more and everything this year seem to be going great. I was becoming me again if that makes any sense then one day I noticed I was having heavy dark brown discharge and back pain as well as spotting when I wasn't even on my period. So I scheduled an appt with my gyn for check up but the day of my appt my period had started so it was possible to get a pap smear done that day- I explain that I though I might have a UTI 
(never had one) but I googled what I was feeling and it said that can be the reason I remeber reading that it could be signs of cancer but when ever I would read that part I though to myself - nooooo that's not me too crazy. Long story short she said she didn't think it was UTI but more like a bacteria called vaginitis so gave me pills and was on my way home. Came back 7 days later for f/u and to get pap smear all the sympthoms stopped expect the bleading. She didn't even fully finish the pap smear when she got up quickly - her face expression still stays in my mind. She used medical words I quite didn't understand but when she mentioned Cancer and how she needed to do a biopsy right there and then because she could see something growing like a "coliflor" I froze. She did it and I felt this horrible pain - I cried and cried. She explained she would have my results within 24-48 hours and that she was sorry but that she was highly suspicious that it's cancer. I went home feeling lost. 6 Days later I went back and April 14, 2016 with a close friend of mine to get the results and my nightmare began. I was diagnosed with cervical cancer and referred out to UIC. These past weeks have been hell I don't know what stage is this thing on. What I was told that unfortunely it seems like having any more children will no longer be a possibility I'm heart broken I didn't expect to have any more kids like tomorrow but for that to no longer even be an option; I'm so sad. He mentioned surgery did an exam and then came back and said that it doesn't seem to be a possibility the tumor seems to be "this big" (he showed me with his hand). I have no idea what I will face and I'm scared. I mean I'm paranoid to even get a vaccine - to go to the dentist. Hospitals are just not my happy place. I have anxiety at times- I don't know what to do to feel better. 

Julie,

im so sorry that you have had this diagnosis.  I know it's hard to wrap your head around it all.  I was diagnosed with stage 2 cervical cancer in 2011, when I was 32.  I have three beautiful kids that were my reason to keep fighting.  You can do this.  Let us know if you have any questions or just want to vent.  We are here.  Hugs.

Hi,  

My mother just recieved the news that she has cervical cancer that has spread into the uterus.  At first her Dr. just did a uterine biopsy; and it came back cancer.  Then she did a pap smear and it came back cervical cancer.  We are currently going to a Gyno Oncologist.  She just had her first appointment on Monday the 25, of July.  She had colon cancer 30 years ago and she does not have a large intestine or orvaries.  The Gyno Oncologist said that her uterus is prolapsed down into her abdomin.  That robotic surgery is not an option.  She is going in for a CT scan on Friday the 29th.  I wonder what approach he is going to take.  I guess it all depends on if it has spread anywhere else.  Has anyone elses Mother gone thru this?

moesers said:

How do you cope?

This is my first time posting in something like this, something I never thought I'd be doing. Kimmy1003, my mother also just received the same news on the same day. She's at least stage 3 but they have yet to do the cat scan or chest xrays. Those will be completed on August 5th and I feel like I want to throw up just thinking about it. I've been reading posts about how to deal with learning your mother has cancer and it's helping a little, but there's nothing anyone can do. I want to yell, I sit at work fighting back tears, I break down at night. The only relief I get is when I sleep. But waking up and remembering is the worst. It has only been 2 days since I found out about everything - maybe it gets easier? Probably not. How do you watch the person you love most in the world go thru something as awful as this? Kimmy, I will be thinking of you and will pray for good news for your mom. Please do the same for mine. I don't wish this upon anyone.

Moesers and Kimmie,

im sorry that your mothers have received this diagnosis.  I know it is hard to deal with watching a loved one deal with a devastating diagnosis and facing a grueling treatment.  But please don't feel helpless or hopeless.  As scared as u are, she is too.  Let her know u are there to help however you can.  Also know that treatments can be curative, and they sound worse then they are.  Many of us here have survived the gamut of treatments, from surgery to radiation and chemo, and some of us multiple times.  Bring her comforting meals, movies to enjoy together, call often and find reasons to laugh and enjoy life.  Believe in the future...there is a future.  Hugs to you  both.

Thanks for sharing your story. It helps me.

My wife Susan went through pretty much the same treatments for her stage 2b cervical cancer. The treatments were very rough, but when I see her playing these days with our grandchildren and the huge smiles on her face as well as our grandchildren. Those are priceless times. I feel so lucky to have my prayers answered and have my wife cancer free now for about 4 months since her last treatment. There were times during those final radiations and chemos where she would be in bed 22 out of 24 hours per day. Now, her strength is at about 60percent of where she was at before the cancer. Her doctor said it is not uncommon for her to spend the next 6 months continuing to increase her strength. Other than being a little weak at times, her life is pretty much back to normal. Those days when she laughs and smiles so big are absolutely priceless. These posts on the board helped give us the optimism to fight this battle. I hope my words help someone beat the battle too.

Thank you for your story I'm trying to find someone who has a understand of what I'm about to go threw

Please help I'm starting my treatment this Friday