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Publication date: November 2002         Last updated: February 2012

Review date: February 2014

 

Cervical cancer develops from cells lining the cervix. We interviewed 25 women about their experiences of this condition. Select from the key topics below, choose from the full list of topics, or explore all the interviews.

 

See also... Cervical screening

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• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC22 >> Her feelings of sexuality were not changed by having a trachelectomy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B squamous cell) in 1994. Radical Trachelectomy (first woman in UK to have a Radical Trachelectomy). 2 successful pregnancies after treatment.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC22 >> She recommends getting a second opinion about the treatments available and stresses the importance of being involved in treatment choices.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B squamous cell) in 1994. Radical Trachelectomy (first woman in UK to have a Radical Trachelectomy). 2 successful pregnancies after treatment.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 45+ >> Interview CC24 >> She explains that cancer was an episode in her life which is now in the past.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer 2001. Radical hysterectomy and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 45+ >> Interview CC24 >> She asked her doctors questions about the side effects of treatments.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer 2001. Radical hysterectomy and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC06 >> She advises questioning doctors about symptoms or treatment if you have doubts about the advice being offered.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage1B) in 1991. External Radiotherapy (30 sessions), followed by Internal Radiotherapy. Radical hysterectomy after radiotherapy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC13 >> She wanted to start treatment as quickly as possible and it wasn't until after her operation that she felt the impact of her diagnosis.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B) in 2000. Wertheim's hysterectomy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed. External Radiotherapy (30 sessions), six weeks after her hysterectomy because cancer cells were found in one lymph node.

• 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 30 & under >> Interview CC14 >> Comments that radiotherapy did not have any negative effect on her sex life.

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 CC15 >> She experienced difficulties rebuilding her sex life after radio-chemotherapy before it was restored to normal.

Diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer with spread towards stomach and bladder in 2000. Radio-chemotherapy (chemotherapy- cisplatin given one day a week) followed by Internal Radiotherapy (21 hours).

• 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.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC17 >> Describes the panic she felt when she was told she needed further treatment.

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 45+ >> Interview CC03 >> Comments that patients should be given more information by their doctors.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B) in 2001. Radical hysterectomy planned.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 45+ >> Interview CC05 >> Describes her feelings when she was told her cancer had been found to be more advanced than initially thought.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (adenocarcinoma) in 2001. After examination under anaesthetic (EUA) a hysterectomy was not possible. Radio-chemotherapy planned.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC06 >> She told her younger children that something was wrong with her tummy and she had to go to the hospital to make it better, her teenage daughter chose

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage1B) in 1991. External Radiotherapy (30 sessions), followed by Internal Radiotherapy. Radical hysterectomy after radiotherapy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 39-44 >> Interview CC07 >> Describes her experiences prior to hysterectomy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer in 1994. Wertheim's hysterectomy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 30 & under >> Interview CC11 >> She found the Internet useful to find information about her planned hysterectomy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B) in 2001. Radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphandectomy (lymph nodes removed).

• 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 30 & under >> Interview CC19 >> Explains how she feels different sexually four months after radio-chemotherapy.

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 >> She describes her chemotherapy.

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 31-38 >> Interview CC22 >> She explains how getting a second opinion led to her having a radical trachelectomy rather than a hysterectomy.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B squamous cell) in 1994. Radical Trachelectomy (first woman in UK to have a Radical Trachelectomy). 2 successful pregnancies after treatment.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC06 >> She advises questioning doctors about symptoms or treatment if you have doubts about the advice being offered.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage1B) in 1991. External Radiotherapy (30 sessions), followed by Internal Radiotherapy. Radical hysterectomy after radiotherapy. Both ovaries and some lymph nodes removed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Cancer >> Age 31-38 >> Interview CC18 >> Explains how she looked for extra information before making a decision to have a radical trachelectomy after she was offered it by her consultant.

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 CC22 >> She recommends getting a second opinion about the treatments available and stresses the importance of being involved in treatment choices.

Diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 1B squamous cell) in 1994. Radical Trachelectomy (first woman in UK to have a Radical Trachelectomy). 2 successful pregnancies after treatment.