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Finding emotional support

Talk to others who are going through the same thing as you, share your experiences with support circles where you have found comfort.

Mood swings...

Guanaco
  • By Guanaco · New reply November 4, 2009
  • 12 replies
  • My girlfriend, 34 years old, has been diagnosed with Cervical Cancer. Her Oncologist told me it was stage IIb. She is going through radiation 5 times a week and chemo every Wednesday. She has just finished ...

***Praying for Nicole- NCCC Member***

aileen
  • By aileen · New reply November 3, 2009
  • 14 replies
  • Tonight and this weekend and into next week, if you find it in your heart and have the time, Please say a prayer of comfort, Love, HOPE and Healing for our dear NCCC member, Nicole, as she may finish ...

I feel alone and scared

caprimm
  • By caprimm · New reply October 31, 2009
  • 4 replies
  • On Friday October 23rd I was told by my Dr. that I have cervical cancer. I had gone into the Dr. office because I was feeling very sick after I had my LEEP surgery on Tuesday October 20th and was told ...

High Risk HPV & Pregnancy

K8Rod
  • By K8Rod · New reply October 30, 2009
  • 1 reply
  • Hello, I just recently found out that I have High-Risk HPV. They did my colposcopy and biopsy. I had 3 grey spots he said. I got the call yesterday that I will have to go into the hospital for removal ...

incision healing

smurfette603
  • By smurfette603 · New reply October 28, 2009
  • 1 reply
  • I had my radical hysterectomy a week ago today. The doctor were able to do a bikini line incision, unusaul for my case, but they were able to make it happen.... anyways... today I have begun to have a ...

Need some clarification as I am freaking out

peachmarie
  • By peachmarie · New reply October 28, 2009
  • 11 replies
  • First of all, I love this website and the people on it. I spend a ridiculous amount of time here. I am a nurse, and my diagnosis has given me a whole new perspective on how frightening it can be to hear ...

cervical and uterine cancer

smurfette603
  • By smurfette603 · New reply October 28, 2009
  • 3 replies
  • Wow, this seems to be the place I should have been weeks ago! I am scheduled for a radical hysterectomy next week, and the closer it gets the more nervous I am getting. My concern is the recovery... Just ...

I feel alone

taleia139
  • By taleia139 · New reply October 27, 2009
  • 5 replies
  • I'm 26yrs old and in the course of one month was diagnosed w/ cervical cancer and had a radical hysterectomy. While I know have the support of my family, I feel that my boyfriend isn't really there. On ...

CIN 3- what to do? prefer natural

AlisonFaith1212
  • By AlisonFaith1212 · New reply October 26, 2009
  • 10 replies
  • Hi Everyone! My name is Alison...and I am 26 years old...I'll be 27 in December. I don't have any children yet...but I would like to one day. I have always had my paps every year, since I am on oral contraceptives ...

Need a few answers, please...

Guanaco
  • By Guanaco · New reply October 26, 2009
  • 12 replies
  • I really need a few answers because I am so in the dark about all of this... Going to try and make this long story as short as possible. I am 35 years old. I recently split up with my wife after 17 years ...

Multiple health problems now HPV High-risk

kelley-ia
  • By kelley-ia · New reply October 25, 2009
  • 5 replies
  • First, I am 40 years old turning 41 years old here in a month or so. I was diagnosis with PCOS when I was 19 years old and sexually active w/ intercourse at the age of 15 years old. I do come from a child ...

HPV AND HEALTH RISKS

alfawolfet
  • By alfawolfet · New reply October 25, 2009
  • 2 replies
  • I have been diagnosed with high risk HPV 16 & 18 which cause cancer five months ago. I am 32 years old and have only had 5 sex partners in my life time and have been married for 6 years. I have one son ...

Feeling pissed off at cancer!

ErinB248
  • By ErinB248 · New reply October 24, 2009
  • 8 replies
  • I feel like this has been the crappiest year for people I love and care about getting cancer.... and I am angry! It is so hard to understand why this happens! Please keep the following people in your ...

Had LEEP now need hysterectomy?

CowgirlCaz
  • By CowgirlCaz · New reply October 23, 2009
  • 13 replies
  • Hello everyone. I am new here to this forum, although I've read many topics here and found the support coming from others for others as comforting - you know you're not alone that's for sure. I'm 35 (will ...

is it true

story
  • By story · New reply October 21, 2009
  • 3 replies
  • can you anal hpv,even if you never had anal sex before?and how do you know if you do have anal hpv ...

Scared

Ivy23
  • By Ivy23 · New reply October 20, 2009
  • 2 replies
  • Hello I'm new to the board. I first found out had a strained of hpv when I was a Jr in college. Which was gential warts I couldn't believe this happened to me. I didn't lose my virginity until I was in ...

Has anyone ever healed on their own CIN3 and CIS?

Curing_CIN3_onmyown
  • By Curing_CIN3_onmyown · New reply October 19, 2009
  • 132 replies
  • I'd like to find out if anyone out there has gotten rid of CIN3 and CIS on their own through diet, supplements, or other means? I'd like to hear about your story for emotional support. I refuse to do ...

Hip and back pain after radiation therapy

skinsfan
  • By skinsfan · New reply October 18, 2009
  • 10 replies
  • I have had internal and external radiation therapy. I also had four treatments of chemo. I was wondering if anyone who has also had this above treatment have severe back pain, hip pain and also bone pain ...

Don't know where to start....

ThisWasMe
  • By ThisWasMe · New reply October 16, 2009
  • 10 replies
  • I recently had my annual pap & I recieved a call from my doctor stating it was abnormal, had the coloscopy done & scheduled for the LEEP procedure on 10/15. Even though she didn't have the results of ...

Having Surgery Tomorrow for HPV Anal Warts-Seeking Support

sufferinginsilence
  • By sufferinginsilence · New reply October 14, 2009
  • 23 replies
  • My gynocologist found anal warts in and around my anus while doing an exam about a month ago. When she told me what they were (HPV warts) I completely lost it right there on the exam table, and have been ...

stopcancernow: We (NCCC) at Women In Government Meeting in Wash DC, Listening and Learning. Sarina tells me, with Tamika too! C U 2nite, Tamika :-)

stopcancernow: Join the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) - HPV Cancer Coalition. Join now!!! GO to: www.nccc-online.org

stopcancernow: At Gyn. Cancer Foundation (GCF) Allied Support Group meeting. Great current info on gyn cancers.

stopcancernow: So, You think you know what Cancer is??? Are you sure??? FInd out what cancer is!!!! SEE: http://bit.ly/2qjZpl

stopcancernow: The Human and Economic Burden of Cancer. Check it out!! www.cancer.gov/aboutnci/servingpeople/burden

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