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I’m sorry to hear this Shirley. It must have been a shock for you but it’s good you are getting treatment. Stay positive - I’m sure that’s half the battle. Thinking of you and sending lots of good vibes your way <3

Thanks folks

I am torn tbh

But thinking at 84 coming up 85 they must feel I am able to be offered treatment and it’s prevention as the organs taken out as part of the hysterectomy were clear including the nearest lymph node .

As they said very correctly they can’t know if a cell hasn’t escaped !

As part of the treatment they will do two zaps of the scar at top of the vagina where they' removed the cervix even though it looked healthy

All a bit of a bummer tbh but have been told you did the right thing to be checked as soon as you were aware something wasn’t right

Too many ladies ignore and then it’s too late

If this buys me a few more years then it’s a bonus

At 84 then I know I am in the twilight years anyway !

Sorry to hear this Shirley, but you are a fighter I wish you well and stay strong x.

So I am six plus weeks down and feeling really well

Walking is dodgy and mobility off but it’s lack of exercise as had to stop my daily walk around the block

Had a tooth problem in that a back tooth snapped off at the gumline but an emergency appointment at the dentist showed was an old crowned tooth and only the root needed extraction

So went to Maidstone hospital on Monday for patient info session re chemo and everything gone through on possible side effects and what needs following up urgently and what doesn’t

Seems I will lose my hair soon after first session too

Not looking forward to that but then again it will regrow!

So on wed 23rd it’s the first of four sessions three weeks apart ,then radiotherapy

It’s a preventative plan as as far as they know nothing escaped but they can’t guarantee that

I am now very let’s get on with it,even bought myself some scarf type caps especially for chemo loss of hair and some special hair shampoos that won’t irritate the scalp


:-P

Yes Shirley you will need to keep your head warm as it will miss your hair. It sounds as if you are doing well and you have a good positive outlook. Hope the time soon passes for you and the sessions will soon be over.

Will be thinking of you Shirley.
It seems that your 'team' is pulling out all the stops to get you back to your usual way of life.
Keep up with your positive outlook and how nice that the brighter days are ahead, when we will all feel more like going out for exercise.

Poor you, Shirley, a bit more than you first expected but you are obviously worth spending the money on so try to stay positive and look out for nice headwear. Google for alternatives to scarves- maybe a turban or two, and rock the look.

Treat yourself kindly

Lizxx