Where do I start…

Well my unexpected journey started in January 2015 when I was diagnosed with cervical cancer.

I had been to the doctors several times with my symptoms but because my smears were clear and my young age I got fobbed off repeatedly and sent on my way. If it wasn’t for me contacting them and insisting further investigation god knows where I would have been left. So if anyone reading this is in a similar situation please do not stop contacting your GP until you’re happy with answers you’re getting.

Anyway, the night we got told I had cancer kind of passed in a blur. I was prepared for it so no tears or upset from me but seeing my partner Greg break his heart on the doctors floor, then having to go face my mum and best friend who didn’t even know I was having issues, that was the real tough thing. Everyone focuses on the person who has the disease but hardest of all, for me anyway, is watching your loved ones struggle to cope with what you’re going through.

Since my initial diagnoses I’ve had a lot of treatment. Not sure how much detail to go into here? I’ll just bullet point and I guess if anyone wants more info just ask and I can do another post on it ☺️

– fertility treatment to harvest embryos, we have 3 little frozen babies ready just in case lol

– chemoradiation

– radical hysterectomy and bladder removal. I have a stoma now but I’m not sure how many of you would be aware of that

– two more rounds of radiotherapy

– two nephrostomy bags just done within the last week. These are drainage bags right from my kidneys as the cancer has now spread into my pelvic wall.

Due to the reoccurrence of the cancer in my lymph nodes and pelvis I’ll never be cured using conventional methods. We are always researching alternatives of course and I am just about to get accepted to a clinical trial that I’m over the moon about.

The last few years have passed in a total blur and surprisingly I’ve found it very easy to be positive and continue with my life in a normal way! In fact I’ve probably been in denial the whole time about the realities and consequences of the disease but it has made my life easier to deal with so I’m gonna continue with my head up my arse if you don’t mind lol. I one million percent credit my positivity to the unwavering love, support and strength of my husband, huge family and lots and lots of amazing friends. I really could not get through one day without them I’d be a crying heap of a woman, I’m so fortunate to be surrounded by so many wonderful people 💛

Well I think that’s enough for one post lol? I’d love to hear what you think and where I can improve or if you’re wanting more stories about any of the above please let me know. Love you all xxx