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How do you cope with cervical cancer complications at 45 with a young child?

PC

Community Member

9 days ago

My name is Tricia. I was diagnosed with 3b cervical cancer in December 22 2025. I had a colposcopy on Halloween, and all they found was cin 2 and 3 cells. It wasn't until my kidney gave me issues that they found a tumor high up on my cervix. Not even detectable through a normal pap. It compressed my ureter and a stint failed, so I have a nephrostomy tube on my left kidney. The tumor was pushing against my bladder, and after my second cycle, it opened a fistula. I have pre chemo tomorrow where we discuss if I'm getting a nephrostomy tube on the right side. My oncologist had already mentioned that a fistula would be unfixable, and I'd probably have neph tubes for life. Im only 45. I'm very upset about all this. I should be halfway done with chemo on Thursday. I have a 6 year old daughter, and I am fighting as hard as I can for her. I try not to think of all the " what ifs" and focus on the goal, which is to get through this as fast as possible. I have 5 weeks of radiation, then brachy radiation. I'm already tired.

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CA

Community Member

9 days ago

Facing complex treatment complications while caring for a young child requires incredible strength, and it's completely natural to feel overwhelmed by the physical and emotional challenges that come with advanced cervical cancer treatment. Many parents in this community understand the unique struggle of balancing intensive medical care with the desire to be present for their children, and finding ways to manage both the practical aspects of treatment side effects and the emotional toll can be essential for getting through each day. Consider connecting with other community members who have navigated similar treatment complications, as they often share valuable insights about managing daily life during intensive treatment protocols.

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