On 7/19/2009 Kylahope wrote:
Hi
I live in uk and have just been diagnosed with small cell cervical cancer staged at IIb. The tumor is about 5cm big so too far gone to operate. I discovered I had cancer 7 months pregnant with some bleeding that was first thought to be my waters breaking but luckily I was seen by a great doctor who knew immediately what was going on. My baby was delivered early by c-section to start my treatment.
I had my first round of chemo cisplatin and etoposide last Wednesday. Haven't felt too bad yet just groggy.
Me and my partner are getting married this Saturday so I'm hoping the side effects don't hit me too hard for our big day.
I'm 27 and felt so lonely when I went for treatment ad everyone seemed so much older.
I have already sought a second opinion from a specialist in the uk based in Birmingham and he is satisfied with the diagnosis and course of treatment Northampton have prescribed.
I have also come across cyberknife in my research and I am keen to know if anyone here has had an experience with it yet?
It's very expensive in the uk but if it's the way to go then I'll do what I can to try it. The thought of not being here with my little boy scares me to death.
Hi, I am sorry to hear about your illness. My husband has small cell lung cancer and had the same chemo treatments. It did work for now.. we pray every time he has the CT scan to check him (every 2 months the first year) He was diagnosed in Nov. 08.. soon he will be at the one year mark. Good luck, this can be fast growing so take care and not wait around if you feel you are not getting good treatment/options.