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Pelvic exenteration

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• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC25 >> Describes her feelings the morning of her pelvic exenteration operation.

Diagnosed in 2002. Treatment - 4 chemotherapy sessions alongside 20 radiotherapy sessions on the pelvis and 25 sessions on the para-aortic area. Followed by 19 hours selectron (internal radiotherapy). Total pelvic exenteration - June 2003.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC25 >> Her first six weeks recovering from her pelvic exenteration surgery were difficult.

Diagnosed in 2002. Treatment - 4 chemotherapy sessions alongside 20 radiotherapy sessions on the pelvis and 25 sessions on the para-aortic area. Followed by 19 hours selectron (internal radiotherapy). Total pelvic exenteration - June 2003.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC25 >> Using colostomy and stoma bags became easier and didn't stop her doing her normal activities.

Diagnosed in 2002. Treatment - 4 chemotherapy sessions alongside 20 radiotherapy sessions on the pelvis and 25 sessions on the para-aortic area. Followed by 19 hours selectron (internal radiotherapy). Total pelvic exenteration - June 2003.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC25 >> She built up her confidence gradually before she went back to work after her pelvic exenteration.

Diagnosed in 2002. Treatment - 4 chemotherapy sessions alongside 20 radiotherapy sessions on the pelvis and 25 sessions on the para-aortic area. Followed by 19 hours selectron (internal radiotherapy). Total pelvic exenteration - June 2003.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC25 >> Her work colleagues were very supportive when she returned to work after her pelvic exenteration.

Diagnosed in 2002. Treatment - 4 chemotherapy sessions alongside 20 radiotherapy sessions on the pelvis and 25 sessions on the para-aortic area. Followed by 19 hours selectron (internal radiotherapy). Total pelvic exenteration - June 2003.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC25 >> You can live a full life after total pelvic exenteration surgery.

Diagnosed in 2002. Treatment - 4 chemotherapy sessions alongside 20 radiotherapy sessions on the pelvis and 25 sessions on the para-aortic area. Followed by 19 hours selectron (internal radiotherapy). Total pelvic exenteration - June 2003.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC25 >> Recovery from pelvic exenteration is hard work but you can live a full life afterwards.

Diagnosed in 2002. Treatment - 4 chemotherapy sessions alongside 20 radiotherapy sessions on the pelvis and 25 sessions on the para-aortic area. Followed by 19 hours selectron (internal radiotherapy). Total pelvic exenteration - June 2003.