Pelvic Cramping After Radiation Treatments Were Finished

Hello. My name is Monica. I was diagnosed with cervical cancer in August. They found it while I was in the middle of surgery for a hysterctomy. I had 5 weeks of radiation and 3 implants done. My last one was in March. I have noticed that since my radiation treatments, that I sometimes cramp like I'm getting ready to start my period. But I no longer have a uterus. I am concerned about this. My lower back also hurts and I wake up several times at night due to pain in my hips. Can anyone help me with this?

Hello Monica

I hope you are feeling better now, did they remove any of your lymph glands? are you havng any chemo?

Rosie

Dear Rosie,

Thanks for responding. No, I don't feel better. But thanks for asking. I had a pap test after my treatments were over, and it was fine. Now I have had another pap smear and it came out abnormal. I had a biopsy last week and it showed more cancer. I am scheduled for a CT scan tomorrow. I have been cramping for a while now. I don't know if it is due to long term side effects of radiation, or if my cancer has spread. My doctor wants to do a pelvic exenteration which requires removal of my lymph nodes, bladder, rectum, and part of my lower colon. I am so scared! I haven't hardly eaten anything in 4 days and can't sleep. I am 41 years old with a 3 yr. old daughter. I am so afraid that I won't be here to take care of her. God bless. Monica

Monica

I am sorry to hear that you may have to have more operations. What chemo did you have - when were you first diagnosed?

I hope today goes ok - as far as ok can go, you are in my thoughts and prayers

Rosie

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I am so sorry to read about the new events occurring...I will pray for you. I also have sensations sometimes as if I am getting my period...underwent a total hysterectomy, radiation and chemo...forgot to inform my oncologist as other complications have developed...will let him know next appointment...it may be normal sensation...just thought I would share that symptom with you.