Sallyzim's Journey with Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Cervical Cancer
Survivor: Cervical Cancer > Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: over 5 years ago, Female, Age: 65, Stage IIB
Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: over 5 years ago, Female, Age: 65, Stage IIB
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Sallyzim
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Experience with
Squamous Cell Carcino...
almost 5 years agoDiagnosed
Oh No
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Sallyzim
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Experience with
Squamous Cell Carcino...
almost 5 years agoChemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
I had 5 chemo session, 1 per week which lasted about an hour and a half. I had minimal side effects. No Nausea or vomitting but could not stand the smell of food in restaurants, food courts etc. still food that I don't want to eat that I enjoyed before treament.
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Sallyzim
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Experience with
Squamous Cell Carcino...
almost 5 years agoRadiation and chemotherapy together
Radiation
I had 25 external radiation, 5 Brachy and 5 Chemo over 5 weeks. Was able to drive myself to treatment evryday for first 4 weeks but last week of 5 Brachy was awful and really was weak and down
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Sallyzim
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Experience with
Squamous Cell Carcino...
almost 5 years agoFatigue (tiredness)
Side Effects
I have a fewof the side effects listed , not sure how to list them but fatigue is the biggest problem.
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Sallyzim
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Experience with
Squamous Cell Carcino...
almost 5 years ago2 month check after treatment and no sign of tumour
Celebration
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Sallyzim
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Experience with
Squamous Cell Carcino...
almost 5 years agoCAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Other Care
Was under the care of an Intergrative doctor for de-tox. Ozone treatments, liver support, high concentrate vitamins and minerals.