Hello, my name is Chrissy, I had a stage 3 agressive cervial cancer, I had a radical hysterectomy and lymph removal on the 20th June, and thankfully all was removed, and I was given the all clear last week. I saw an oncologist who has reccommended a 5 day a week for 5 weeks radiotheraphy course, followed by brachotheraphy treatment.
I know this is for my own benefit and wouldn't advise if I didnt need it, but the facts I have been told have made me wonder about this now and I am in a dillema,
They said there is a 3/10 chance of coming back if no treatment -- and 1.5/10 if I do have treatment, that is very low for me, also I am 50 next month and all what I have been reading is the long term damage of the blader/bowel, I would rather quality of life at this stage for me
Also - so far - my legs have not swollen from the lymph gland removal, also read that this could be long term for this treatment if affected by radiotheraphy/ brachotheraphy.
I understand that I will be poorly whilst treatment is being given, which I can cope with, I just worry for the long term, which is making me think about this, I dont want to make a rash decision either way then regret it, at the moment I am swaying not to have it done, but really would like some more information, so I was wondering if anyone here had opinions or advice that could share please
Thankyou Chrissy
