Im 23, just diagnosed with cervical cancer what to expect?

[jewels2207]

Hello, I am 23 years old and just recently diagnosed with cervical cancer. It is reccomended for me to get a hysterectomy and go thru chemotherapy. I am being referred to a specialist. Im very overwhelmed and don't know what to expect with any of this.

[Brit]

Hi, so sorry to hear you have cervical cancer, I understand how overwhelmed you must feel to get this news, a member of my own family unfortunately had cervical cancer, just a few years ago, and she was about your age, but the good news is, she is now o.k. and cancer free. If you feel you would like to get a 2nd. opinion on this, you are more than entitled to. As to what to expect, it varies in different people, I understand you will feel very tired, in this case drink lots of water, as if you are dehydrated it only adds to tiredness, eat well, especially high protein foods, this will help to keep your body strong.As you are having chemotherapy, a good choice is to cut your hair before having the treatment, this will spare you the distress of seeing your hair gradually fall out. I wish you all the very very best.

[Inquiring Minds...]

Hi.

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=318&page=6#9whatare

The link above has valuable information on what it is you will be facing in the months to come in regard to your newly diagnosed cancer. i understand the need to be fully informed of what you are personally going through as well as any treatment options that are availble to you at this time; and, I feel you should start this journey off right by thoroughly immersing yourself in what it is that you will be undergoing that will effect a positive cahnge in your personal health status.

Back in July and August of last year, I was also in the same boat as you ae, at 42 that is, with an initial diagnosis of cancer (breast cancer). After reading extensively into my diagnosis, getting involved in my own treatment protocol, after finding some things erroneous, ...and doing first, second, and third opinions, I finally got it RIGHT: my grade three poorly differentialed and infiltrating 6.8 cm breast lesion has been completely erradicated via pre-surgery / neoadjuvant chemotherapy. I now look forward to making a sound decision regarding the completion of my treatment plan with no worries.

Please. Educate yourself for your long fight ahead and you won't be sorry you did! <smile>

Good Luck.