Fertility

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 2 squamous cell) in 2001. Wertheim's hysterectomy. External Radiotherapy six weeks after her hysterectomy because cancer cells had escaped from one lymph node.

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC18 >> She wanted to try for a baby before she had treatment.

Diagnosed with early stage cervical cancer in 1998. Undergoing fertility investigations at time of diagnosis. Radical Trachelectomy (first women in her region to have a Radical Trachelectomy).

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC16 >> Describes how losing her fertility because of her hysterectomy has led to her feeling less of a woman.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2000. Miscarriage during time of tests and investigations. Radical hysterectomy and 28 lymph nodes removed.

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC17 >> She wanted to have another child and found it difficult when others didn't understand why she was so upset about losing her fertility.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 2 squamous cell) in 2001. Wertheim's hysterectomy. External Radiotherapy six weeks after her hysterectomy because cancer cells had escaped from one lymph node.

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC19 >> Describes the cryo-ovarian preservation operation she had before radiotherapy.

Diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer in 2001. Radio-chemotherapy (chemotherapy- cisplatin given one day a week) followed by Internal Radiotherapy (11 hours). Cryo-ovarian preservation operation before treatment started.

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC19 >> Her initial fears were that she would not be able to have children then later felt scared that she might die.

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC10 >> Explains that five years after her treatment she found it hard not being able to have a second child and describes how she coped with her feelings.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1997. Colposcopy and laser treatment given initially. From Cone Biopsy initial diagnosis stage 1A1. Six months after treatment, test results re-examined which showed stage of tumour more developed than first thought. Wertheim's hysterectomy. Ovaries not removed.

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC14 >> Explains that not being able to have children was not a problem when she started a new relationship.

Diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer and given a poor chance of survival in 1992. External Radiotherapy followed by Internal Radiotherapy.

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC14 >> Describes how over the years she has come to terms with not being able to have children.

Diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer and given a poor chance of survival in 1992. External Radiotherapy followed by Internal Radiotherapy.

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC16 >> Explains that she finds it upsetting attending her check-up appointments which are held in the gynaecology department.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2000. Miscarriage during time of tests and investigations. Radical hysterectomy and 28 lymph nodes removed.

Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC16 >> Describes what it has been like pursuing surrogacy and IVF options.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2000. Miscarriage during time of tests and investigations. Radical hysterectomy and 28 lymph nodes removed.

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