Survivor Stories
WELCOME to the NCCC Survivor section
Below in this Cancer Survivor section are the very personal stories from women battling cervical cancer and an "archive section" with a few of the past years' stories too. You may also submit your personal story on how you are battling issues related to your cervical cancer or persistent HPV disease.
While this section focuses in on cervical cancer survivors, there will also be comments from women that are battling persistent HPV precancerous lesions and cancer survivors' family members and friends too. As Mrs. Randi Kaye, the co-founder of the NCCC stated; "No one person is a statistic." Each person has their own personal battle. Each of us can focus in on HOPE and define HOPE within the context of our unique experiences.
The women in this section are the true heroes in the cervical cancer battle.
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Posted By : Monica
Posted On : Mar 19 , 2010
Dearest Brittany!
I`m a woman from Norway, and I am a cancer survivor. I read your story just now, and it really touched me. I wish there was something I could do for you, anything. It really breakes my heart to hear your story.
First of all, you are so brave! And to do what you do, you have to be such a strong young woman. I am so impressed. And I am sure that your mom are so proud of you!
My children are now 14, 16, and 18 - and they went through hell when I got sick in 2006. I can`t imagine how hard this must be for you. You must be an extraordinary girl, Brittany.
I wish, with all my heart, that everything will be okay - and that your mother will be there for you and your siblings in the future. If you need anyone to talk to, if you want to write to me - plz let me know.
Best wishes, hugs, and thoughts to you and your family from Monica in Norway.
Posted By : 1b1notalottafun
Posted On : Mar 18 , 2010
The NCCC has a FANTASTIC Group online at www.inspire.com where you can register and communicate with other survivors.
I was diagnosed with stage 1b1 squamous cell carcinoma in July 2009.
Feb 2010, I was diagnosed with recurrent cervical cancer.
Any survivors of RECURRENT Cervical Cancer?... please find me on www.inspre.com
Brittany:
I\'d like to reply to you. Can you find me on Inspire.com my ID is:
1b1notalottafun
Posted By : Brittany
Posted On : Mar 16 , 2010
Hi my name is Brittany and i\'m from Ohio. I am 16 years old and my mother is battling cancer. It first started back in 2005 when my little brother was born. He was born at SOMC in Portsmouth, Ohio. It was a cesarean birth so when the dr. took him out of her he could see her insides through her stomach. At the time I was 11 about to be 12. The doctor seen a tumor in her cervix and just thought it was nothing so he cut into it and just left it alone. Come to find out that tumor was a cancer tumor and it needed to be removed. So because of what that doctor did that\'s the reason why my mom is living with cancer today. So the cancer spread throughout her body so they now call it terminal cancer. Before she found out, she was having vaginal bleeding constantly and she started bleeding out very big blood clots. She finally went to the doctors and she found out it was cancer. We were all very devastated and at that time she had 4 children: A 16 year old, a 12 year old, a 6 year old and a baby that was only a few months old. She started off with radiation immediately and had to stay in Columbus, Ohio at a hotel that was close by the hospital because she had radiation everyday and she was too sick to come home. We had my older step-sister there to help watch us and the baby while we went to school. Well my sister was 2 months pregnant so she was constantly sick so it left me in charge to take care of the baby. So ever since then I have been raising 2 boys and it makes my life so hard. She was also doing chemo a few times a week. Awhile after that, she went in remission and it made all of our lives happy. A little while after that..the cancer came back. We then didn't have a clue of what to do. We were all devastated. She hasn't done chemo in awhile and a week or so ago she went to see her cancer doctor to see if she could take chemo again so it could help her and her doctor told her that she doesn't need to take chemo anymore because it won\'t help her and that he couldn't see how she was still here and that he can\'t do anything else for her she has to leave everything up to the good Lord and the only thing they can do is when she calls they can send hospice to our home to help. This is very sad for me and the rest of my brothers and sisters. I wanted to send this story for people to read so they can see how hard cancer is. It\'s never easy for the person with the cancer nor for the people that love them. I turned 16 in September I am graduating this year in May (1 year earlier than I\'m suppose to) and i've been raising 2 children since I was 12. I go to school and then i come home to clean my house and take care of a 4 year old until the 11 year old comes home from school. I just hope and pray God can see how much we love her and how much we need her and I hope he will make things better for her and for us.
Posted By : Always Hope In Perris
Posted On : Mar 11 , 2010
I would be reaching my 3rd in remission on April 9th. I was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer Stage 3B in September 2006. After Chemotherapy, radiation and \"almost\" three years of being cancer free.... I get a call from my Gyn yesterday to schedule a Colpo because my Pap results came back abnormal (LSIL; Mild Sysplasia and High Risk HPV)
I\'m not sure what to think other than \"Here we go again\". I\'m terrified again. I keep researching on the internet to find something that tells me it\'s not Cancer. Im scheduled for my Colpo at the end of this month and I cannot focus on anything else. The weird part of this....I work for an Oncology Dept at a Hospital. I sitting here typing while my desk is holding someone elses Cancer notes. I love my job and get satisfaction that I can make a difference in their lives with what I do, but when it comes to my health, my life, my cance....I\'m a wreck. I\'m afraid to talk to my coworkers about it because they will just panic and start asking the million questions again.
Has anyone gone through this? Had my results after three years of remission?
Posted By : Kita
Posted On : Mar 08 , 2010
Well, I have finally exhausted all other options and in 4 days I will be having a hysterectomy....so far without needing any treatment. Wish me luck!!!
Posted By : Jane
Posted On : Feb 28 , 2010
I had been visiting this site since 2 years back when I was diagnose of 3b cervical cancer. I\'ve been inspired by a lot of your stories and I felt I awe it to all those people to tell my story. Just like most of you I\'ve been through a lot Chemo, radiation after radiation and just recently I just had surgery but I never lost hope. Truly if we entrust everything to God, you have nothing to fear or worry about. I believe the almighty Father knows what is best for us and will give what we ask for, all we need to do is have faith in him. My faith in him have kept me strong for 2 years and I believe by the grace of God,you and I will survive all these. I\'m back to work and keep praying that the hope and healing that the Good Lord layed upon me will be done to all of you. All I can say is everything happens for a reason. It could be a life style check to remind us to take care of ourselves, it could also be for us to be a living testimony of the great love & the miraculous healing power of God & a lot more. My prayers for all. Nothing is Impossible to those who have faith in Him, just believe.
Posted By : Brenda
Posted On : Feb 24 , 2010
This is in response to a question from \"I\". Because my cancer was adenocarcinoma which is related to glands (this type is usually in the ovaries) and because I was 54 years old at the time, my oncologist removed my ovaries. I\'m really glad he did. That\'s just one less concern because I KNOW it won\'t show up there some day! Luckily, I didn\'t experience the terrible hot flashes and mood swings. I attribute that to some natural vitamins by Shaklee called Menopause Balance. I took them before and after my surgery. These vitamins contain black cohosh, dong quay, licorice, etc. I hope this helps. Best wishes, I!!
Posted By : l
Posted On : Feb 23 , 2010
To Debie and Brenda,
Debbie - can i ask - why were your ovaries removed? Brenda - can i ask - did you have yours removed? I am confused as to when doctors decide that ovarian removal is necessary versus not - did either of your doctors explain?
Posted By : Brenda
Posted On : Feb 19 , 2010
This is to Debbi. I was 54 when I was diagnosed with Stage 1B cervical cancer. I had a radical hysterectomy. My doctor removed 15 lymph nodes. Only one node had metastasized. The tumor board recommended simultaneous chemo and radiation treatments. It was no picnic, but that was almost 4 years ago, and I am doing great. In fact, when I reached the 2-year mark, my oncologist said I had only a 5% chance of reoccurence. If your doctor recommends radiation, be prepared for some side effects such as fatigue and diarrhea. I\'m so thankful I had excellent medical care and the love and support of my family and friends. I will keep you in my prayers. Please post updates so I can cheer on your complete recovery!
Posted By : Jen
Posted On : Feb 19 , 2010
Can someone please tell me what to expect during the leep procedure? I am freakin a bit because of the needles!
