Week 1 - Thursday 2nd April
Hello and welcome to my blog.
I've decided to document my journey on here, as an easy access to updates for anyone who wishes it. This will save me making multiple posts and messages, and also for those who don't want to miss an update. I plan on posting an update each Thursday.
For some weeks I have been unwell, and made an appointment with the doctor to get checked out. I was experiencing some pain and thought it may be appendicitis. The doctor examined me, and wanted to refer me to the gynecologist at the local hospital to check further checks, as there was a mass we couldn't identify.
After going through an ultrasound, there was a 9 cm fibroid discovered, but I was experiencing pain which they wanted to be certain of where it was coming from. A CT, then MRI scan later, I was told on Thursday I have cervical cancer.
Next I'm waiting to have a PET scan. I've already had biopsy's taken from me and markers placed around the area ready for treatment. The Gyna team have been brilliant with me so far, and I have a direct number to them in case I have questions.
I'll be honest, it's all a bit weird at the moment. I am off work (guess I'm now in the 12 week club, being as I'm an "at risk" person), and work have been totally brilliant. Part way through having all these scans I was working at another store, and the team there were/are brilliant. Were happy to support, and understanding when I wasn't working at full beans. When the panic buying kicked in, those were the hardest weeks, I was completely drained by the time I got home.
I have taken this news quite well, as I had originally prepared myself for the worst outcome, as I knew mentally I would manage the news better. There will be times where I'll be scared, emotionally broken, and drained from treatment. However, first stage diagnosis isn't the end, it's the start of a journey. Or in the way I like to treat it, I'm leveling up for the final boss fight.
I do have one request from you all. Where I've posted these, you're more than welcome to send your well wishes, but I would rather not get a barrage of private messages saying the same thing. I've got close family and friends ready to help out if needed, but if I do get stuck, I will post on social media if I need any help. (The ones I'm already having private messages from, they're fine to continue). I hope you understand, but part of the reason I wanted to post these blogs, was to control the flow of messages, as I need to concentrate my energy on kicking cancer in the ass.
During these crazy times, look out for one another, stay home, and stay well. xxx
I've decided to document my journey on here, as an easy access to updates for anyone who wishes it. This will save me making multiple posts and messages, and also for those who don't want to miss an update. I plan on posting an update each Thursday.
For some weeks I have been unwell, and made an appointment with the doctor to get checked out. I was experiencing some pain and thought it may be appendicitis. The doctor examined me, and wanted to refer me to the gynecologist at the local hospital to check further checks, as there was a mass we couldn't identify.
After going through an ultrasound, there was a 9 cm fibroid discovered, but I was experiencing pain which they wanted to be certain of where it was coming from. A CT, then MRI scan later, I was told on Thursday I have cervical cancer.
Next I'm waiting to have a PET scan. I've already had biopsy's taken from me and markers placed around the area ready for treatment. The Gyna team have been brilliant with me so far, and I have a direct number to them in case I have questions.
I'll be honest, it's all a bit weird at the moment. I am off work (guess I'm now in the 12 week club, being as I'm an "at risk" person), and work have been totally brilliant. Part way through having all these scans I was working at another store, and the team there were/are brilliant. Were happy to support, and understanding when I wasn't working at full beans. When the panic buying kicked in, those were the hardest weeks, I was completely drained by the time I got home.
I have taken this news quite well, as I had originally prepared myself for the worst outcome, as I knew mentally I would manage the news better. There will be times where I'll be scared, emotionally broken, and drained from treatment. However, first stage diagnosis isn't the end, it's the start of a journey. Or in the way I like to treat it, I'm leveling up for the final boss fight.
I do have one request from you all. Where I've posted these, you're more than welcome to send your well wishes, but I would rather not get a barrage of private messages saying the same thing. I've got close family and friends ready to help out if needed, but if I do get stuck, I will post on social media if I need any help. (The ones I'm already having private messages from, they're fine to continue). I hope you understand, but part of the reason I wanted to post these blogs, was to control the flow of messages, as I need to concentrate my energy on kicking cancer in the ass.
During these crazy times, look out for one another, stay home, and stay well. xxx
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