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In reply to the discussion: I was diagnosed in February with stageIV Cervical Cancer. [View all]cynannmarie
(113 posts)12. endometrial cancer survivor here
Happy to discuss anything cancer related if you want or need to. My diagnosis was one and a half years ago. Had a really rough time for the first 8 mos. but am doing well now. I still attend a wonderful weekly women's cancer support group, which I found so very helpful. I don't need it for my own issues that much now as my health problems are finally resolved, but go regularly to offer support to other women newly diagnosed or for those going through difficult treatments or dire prognoses. And even when things are not actively threatening, it's comforting to be able to talk to others who share the same fears of recurrence and the dread of the follow up exams.
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the yearly pap test...YES PAP TEST and the attendant ultrasounds and INTRAVAGINAL as well.
Ecumenist
Dec 2011
#13
I had all thoise tests and exams, yet my diseaase wasn't found until the partial hysterectomy.
Ecumenist
Dec 2011
#19
Hi Ecumenist. Sorry to hear about your diagnosis but so glad you are doing well.
geckosfeet
Dec 2011
#3
God bless you and I want to say that I KNOW you'll be just fine. We've got too much to do...
Ecumenist
Jan 2012
#27
Thank you Irishonly!! I will think of you when I light my prayer candle tonight.
Ecumenist
Jan 2012
#28
Irish, you're a lovely soul. I wish you all the hopes and dreams in this new year!! eom
Ecumenist
Jan 2012
#34