How do I cope with fear after being diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer?

Fear is a natural response to a cancer diagnosis, and it's completely understandable to feel scared while also trying to stay strong for loved ones. Many people in this community have found that acknowledging these feelings rather than pushing them away can be helpful, whether through connecting with others who understand, speaking with counselors who specialize in cancer support, or finding comfort in faith and trusted relationships during treatment.

Hello autumn nice to meet you I have stage 3 cervical cancer into my lymph nodes an stomach i was diagnosed August of 2024 an I've had chemo radiation an brachy therapy an just went through my recent petscan recheck an no evidence of tumor God is great he works miracles in everyone an every situation I understand the feelings you are going through keep your head up I am living proof here that my doc said on my birthday dec16 that no signs of activity so remission tumor gone an thats thanks to the brachy therapy which you may have after your chemo an radiation completion I trust in it I didnt feel well through all the treatments an im sure its damaged my body but im here im living an the worries are still there yet its a bit of relief he wanted to say a miracle has happend but he just only said its a rare very rare case but im good right now be strong you too will overcome this disease cancer doesnt defy us an def.is not a death sentence my friend its as well in the mind if we think it it will be it keep your mind steady with saying im going through this for a reason only God knows why but he has a plan for you much bigger have a wonderful christmas an think positive thoughts you are stronger than you think

I know the fear!I too have stage 3 cervical/vaginal anal cancer and im terrified -they want to start radiation real soon but im terrified of the radiation!

It's a scary thing all at once radiation an or chemo mix but I can say I survived 30 rounds of radiation an brachytherapy so I wish you the best an no fear God is with you an you will overcome this too!!