Cervical cancer
posted by cinders51
23 June 2014

Hysterectomy after pelvic radiation for cervical cancer

Last reply: 02 July 2014 16:01

Hi All,

I just have a question I was hoping someone could answer.

My mum was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer stage IIB 2 years ago. she under went chemo, radium and brachytherapy after which she was given the all clear. She has had a discharge ever since she had the radium and went to the doctors about it where she was told that the cancer had returned. It's only a cluster of cells, but the pet picked up on it. She has been told she'll have to undergo a hysterectomy, but it wont' be straight forward as after having radium your organs can basically stick together and her bladder may have fused to her womb so when removing her womb she may end up with stitches in her womb which likely won't heal fully and she may end up with her a 24 hour drip or a bag! Is there anybody here who has undergone this surgery successfully following therapy? We are all concerned, it just seems never ending! Image removed. Thanks for taking the time to listen/reply to me Image removed.

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commented by Irish Cancer Society
02 July 2014

02 July 2014 16:01

Dear Cinders51
Thank you for posting your message. I am sorry that you have not heard from other posters yet, hopefully you might soon. I can understand your concern and worry for your mother and her need for further treatment which may have some potential risks of complicated healing.
You are very welcome to contact us here on the National Cancer Helpline which is staffed by specialist cancer nurses. Here we may be able to offer you further support, information and direction.The free phone number is Tel. 1800 200 700 and the lines are open from Monday-Thursday from 9am-7pm and until 5pm on Friday.

Kind regards,
Cancer information services nurse

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