MY CERVICAL CANCER STORY PT.2 chemo, radio, brachytherapy | infertility | egg freezing | menopause 

I was diagnosed with womb cancer 3 years ago. Things moved so quickly that it’s hard to get your head around the trauma at first. Both of these videos are helpful for processing my journey even if it was years ago! I could relate massively. Thank you ❤

I was just diagnosed today. Currently waiting on oncologist. Your story is giving me hope! Tysm for sharing your story!

You're so brave. I wish you a very happy, healthy life.

You’re a strong, brave woman. Thank you for sharing. I’m so glad that’s over for you.

Thank you so much for having the courage to make this inspirational and honest video and for sharing your experiences xx

Thank you so much for making these videos. It's the first video I've found that's real, raw information about CC. I wish you all the best for the future. I have subscribed to support your channel ❤

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. There’s just not enough information out there about this awful disease. Your amazing x

Thank you for sharing your story Nell! I’m going through some things right now and your positivity and being so open about your experience is helping me!

You are so brave!! I’m glad to find your videos because you’re a light for those who are experiencing the same. I’m so nervous right now because I been having symptoms, but I do feel pain on the left of my pelvis. It’s just so scary!

I'm so happy to see your okay, watched the first one and got worried. I've got a coloscopy on the 19th and terrified but your video has helped a lot. Thankyou. I wish you health and happiness ❤️❤️

Thank you so much for making this video Nell. I’m 26, and I have just been scheduled for my SECOND colposcopy... I just had my 4th abnormal pap last Wednesday. And got the call today for high abnormal cells. Last year at this time I only had low grade. And two years before that test I had only abnormal. I’m very nervous about getting another Colposcopy in a few weeks because I have been having abnormal pains in my lower left, like how you described in your first video along with on and off spotting. I have an ultrasound to check that out soon. I hope all is well for you💕 seeing your video brings me comfort. Thank you for being so brave.

So happy to hear the treatment was successful xx

Thank you for sharing your story! I’m currently waiting for my colposcopy results 🤞🏻

Your videos are very helpful. I also have 2B. I’m 59 and had already been through menopause. I wish I would have seen this video when I got diagnosed. By the way, your description of how you felt when given your diagnosis was spot on! It is exactly how I felt! My brachytherapy in the us was different. First a surgery to put a plastic thing in the cervix. I got 4 separate treatments. The actual treatment sounds like what you had but no anesthesia and 4 separate times. Extremely painful!

You are a strong survivor, so glad you are doing well. I too am a cancer survivor, I had breast cancer mine was caught early.

I am so sorry you had to experience this. I do appreciate you sharing and I am sure many will be helped by your story.

I have been following you since your breast cancer and your so brave with all you have been through at such a young age. I found it very sad to just listen to your story about fertility. I hope those eggs bring you the baby you have always wanted when the time is right. Thankyou for sharing your experience, you never know whos life it might save one day Xx

You are so brave nell to do this video but it has helped me even though I had early stage breast cancer in both breast so very different. But it showed me it’s ok to talk about it x take care x

I have a colposcopy next Thursday, im shit scared of what they may find but i am also grateful because if they do find something hopeful they caught it quicky

Thanks so much for your bravery in sharing your story. God bless you

Thank you for sharing this. I’m currently waiting for my appointment on my urgent two week referral having had a lump discovered on my cervix (same as you, after an all clear smear) and some other symptoms. I’m most terrified of being told that I’ll lose my fertility as I’m 29 and the same as you were, I’m ready for kids but have been waiting for my relationship, circumstances etc. to be in the right place before trying. Seeing that you’ve been through all of this and are still happy and carrying on with life gives me hope that even in my worst case scenario, I will be okay. Thank you and bless you, may you stay healthy xx

Dear Nell, I Came to do a little research on cervical cancer because my daughter-in-law's cancer has spread and wanted to get an idea of her next treatment. And, my, I am so pleased I did look at your videos part 1 and 2, you are a real sweetheart with much courage and love! If you can post part 3 or any other videos as for some reason I can't find, thank you in advance and hopefully I look forward to watching and listening to more of yuor advice from lovely you! Xx

Another very helpful and brave video x

I never watch any adverts on RU-vid but for you I always watch them. You are so brave. I hope others watch them too. Xxxxxx.

Hi just found your video after my colposcopy appointment said I had high grade abnormal and awaiting biopsy results. Your videos have helped as very anxious awaiting results

Very brave I'm a new follower and think more peoe need to know these story's xxx

Thank you, I watched this for someone else and it will help a lot in our conversations.

Great information Thanks for sharing Good luck in your future.

Thank you for sharing these videos. I'm 24 and something doesn't feel right and will be booking a gynaecology appointment asap. But you've left me feeling calm about going to get checked when I was feeling erratic earlier. There's just not enough information online and I tend to feel like I am a burden if I go to see the doctor. Thanks again x

Thank you very much for this video. You are amazing and so beautiful. I have just received my smear test result the result is abnormal and I am terrified . They said I have some abnormalities which may become a cancer. I need to do colposcopy to investigate if treatment is required. I am really nervous even they said it’s unlikely a cervical cancer. I can imagine the level of pain you went through I hope you are okay

You are amazing ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for sharing your story. I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and also treated with Cisplatin and RTX but I refused the internal radiation/Brachytherapy. I'm thankful that you are doing well. I'm also cancer free today. The cancer was a result of a genetic syndrome called HNPCC/Lynch Syndrome. Are you going to therapy for the Lymphedema in your legs? It really helps. I am using a compression pump, therapy, a bouncing trampoline and swimming. You are a beauty and a blessing. Hugs from the USA 🇺🇸

You are such an amazing person and I can’t thank you enough for being so vulnerable and sharing your experience ♥️ I can’t remember if you said or not, were you on any kind of birth control before being diagnosed? I have the nexplanon right now, and it makes tracking abnormal bleeding very difficult

Thank u for sharing very touching ur story

You are so inspirational. I had a cervical cancer scare recently as I was bleeding and in pain from intercourse. Had a normal Pap Smear and turns out it was a BV (infection). Having said that and having watched your video I am going to ensure I keep up with my smears regularly. Thank you and lots of best wishes!

thank you for your help

thank you..I am waiting a LEEP procedure after a very abnormal high grade severe dyplsia on colposcopy. My Dr. was quite surprised of the result by what he had seen. I am very fearful!! Im a nurse and I know too much. I am 61 year old who had abnormal bleeding and lower pain. I pushed for colposcopy because my pap was positive for HPV but the smear was negative. Anxiously await my surgery LEEP and hysteroscopy which was cancelled for 2 weeks cause I just had COVID. Thank you sharing your fear

Hehe everyone becomes nutritionists yes listen to the professionals.

You are such a strong, young lady, Nell. I am having surgery Upon surgery (started in 2019), 5 in total. It started pretty much just like your story. But for me it started in my vagina. And I was quickly told I had HPV 16 and several more. I was referred to a bigger hospital, 3 hours by car. And had 3 surgeries. Then I have been having controlled my HPV. And the decided to take the button of my cervix. I was not wanting this, but did it. Now, last week, I had to do it again because there were severe cells that needed to be gone. However, the surgeon made a hole in my abdominal wall during surgery. And I read she just stitched the mistake and closed off. Have antibiotics and stopped everything. I have been waiting by the phone for 10 days, just to know what has been going on. I am scared she did not remove what she was supposed to😅🥲😪 All the best.you are looking great, Nell. I am so happy you have Tom. I am alone. Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

Thanks for sharing your experience. I was diagnosed with cervical cancer today and will have an MRI and CT scan in a few weeks to know what stage it is so they can work out what process and treatment I need to get done. Did you have radiation and chemo? You look amazing!

Did the doctor tell you how long you had it before they found it? I had 2 normal smears and 2 negative HPV tests over a 5 year span. After 1 year, like you, I had taken a turn for the worst. I always hear that cervical cancer is slow growing but my 6cm tumor came out of nowhere. Just curious what they told you. You would have looked amazing without hair but I wouldn’t wish that upon anyone. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to watching more of your journey! 🤗

Lucky 🍀 you were! With me at age 25 was not possible to do this procedure to freeze eggs 🥚

I am so sorry. I have some tough stuff going on with gynecology, endometriosis, adenomyosis, ectopic cervix and i have problems with my vagina. I cry of pain for every gyns control or smear. I have to do a diathermocoagulation for my cervix and i am so worried of pain. Your video gived me strengh. I don't want to have cancer so i will do everything needed. I am so sad your Pap was clear and so quickly it got into cancer. Do you have HPV? I do not, but my whole cervix is ectopic for a few years, Pap keep coming good but my doctor thinks my cervix looks too strange and we have to do this procedure on it.

I’m currently awaiting biopsy results… my mind is going into over drive.. but like you I keep thinking “it can’t be that” but I have so many signs and symptoms. Thank you so much for all these videos xxx

That’s the old kind of vaginal Brachatherapy in US but still used in prostate cancer. US uses cylinder with radiation for 3 weeks twice a week for 6 cycles.

i only let them put chemo in my left arm so neuropathy only in left hand (im right handed)

Hope your well i to have cervical cancer

I was told I had abnormal cells in 2017 but dr said there was no need to do treatment , match of 2019 I was told the same again got a piece of skin taken to be tested they said it was a little more spread and they would wait a yr and now I year later and soo much more feminine problems later I’m still waiting to get checked again 😏

Hi.i was diagnosed as well with a cervical cancer stage 3 b last November,2019.ive got the same treatment.radiation,chemo and brachytherapy

It felt like a corkscrew when they pulled out the rods, I didn't get gas and air unfortunately.

How would they decide if someone needs surgery a leep procedure or chemo or both when the changes are high grade on the biopsy

thank u for sharing any new updates? i am going in tomorrow, trying to mentally stay calm

I was just diagnosed with Cervical Cancer. Thank you for sharing your story.

I’m glad you were your own advocate! That fertility doctor sounds very flippant.

Hi happy to hear your cancer free. So I just wanted to know how long did it take you to heal after your treatment?

Did you do hormone replacement therapy and if so how has that been?

Very brave of you to share, thank you for being so open. Do you follow ‘Life in the Cottage’ she is another lady that has had cervical cancer and has managed to have a child x

Hello dear, I have the same kind of experience just with the difference that before me going for radiotherapy and chemo - Starting now in January 2nd, i went through a total hysterectomy (34 age) as I already have one child and the doctors considered it necessary ( i wish i had more time to freeze the eggs as I would have wanted other children ). However, I find the information very useful and there is one point i would like to ask you about - please are you sure that the cis-platinum chemo treated patients do have some chance that their hair will stay ? Because i have very long and beauriful hair and it would mentally help me a lot if they would remain. Also is there any side effects of the external radiation you experienced ? How were you coping with the chemo - Were you able to physically recover within the interval From week to week ?

im waiting for another scan in january to see if my 5 cisplatin and 35 radiation treatments have killed my cancer. i was stage 3 but it had spread to some lymph nodes. they said it was curable. we shall see. did you burn as badly as i did? geez, that was agony

You’re the first person I’ve heard that may have had the same cancer that I had. Did they ever tell you the name of it??? I had adenocarcinoma. They said, way back in ‘95, that it was rare and usually affected women who hadn’t had kids (I didn’t). I was diagnosed in 1995 at 39 yrs old. Real looooong story short, after having symptoms for several years (that’s right, years), I finally got the problem checked out. My tumor was the size of a mans fist (description by the doctor 😱), and couldn’t be removed by surgery. I did radiation for 6 weeks and two weeks later I had the internal radiation with the rods. I was able to talk them into keeping me doped up on Ativan and I had a morphine drip (actually my shrink was the motivator). I also have IBS that got worse after the treatment. It was a bitch if a time, but the tumor went away and I lived to tell the tale. Well, a very short version of the tale. Glad you’re better too!

My bones hurt so bad, a month after brachytherapy.

you just scared me to death! my cancer had spread to 4 sets of lymph nodes. i have finished treatment but i have no lymphodema. i wonder if that means that it didnt work??? i hate this 3 months wait to find out if the cancer is gone or not.

Thank you so much for sharing your story 🙏❤️

I have a colposcopy scheduled for April 7th and I'm not gonna lie, I'm scared.

To everyone reading this please turn to Jesus He loves you and wants to save you, He is the God of miracles The bible tells us in Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved, I seen God do amazing things in my life and in the lifes of people I know, He can do the same for you, In your darkness hour call on Him, God saved someone I love from an illness leading to death, There is nothing impossible to God, Its as simple as asking Jesus to be your personal Lord and Saviour, Jesus will answer you, I know this because it happened to me when I called out to God

Great...I have clear vaginal discharge every time I pee which does not smell or anything but it has been coming since 2 months..free flowing discharge .. During the examination while the doctor checked internally there was blood in her fingers but I have no other discomfort or problem...pap smear came normal but my USG showed cervicitis and normal uterus n ovary...after which I have taken every medicine they gave but the discharge has not gone! I have no idea what this is.🤕🥴.

Hey I came across ur clip today... I felt for u.. Lots of love n hugs🥰 My mom was diagnosed stage 2b cervical cancer in September 2018 too like you... Her doctor adviced removal surgery was strictly prohibited ... Were you too adviced not to do surgery as well? Did your doctor say your case is curable? We're you allow to have sex? Wats your medications presently n diets plans... I just want to apply with my mom.. Please!

Not to discount a women's desire to have children, but if there's a choice between my life and having a child, the choice will always be my life.

Did you have nausea, hair loss and vomiting?

Helo, how are u

Did you do hysterectomy?