Hi I was diagnosed with cervical cancer stage 3b in 2021, had chemo, radiation and brachytherapy and was told I was cancer free.  !2 months later during a routine MRI   it was found to have returned, this time I was given a total pelvic exenteration, and ended up with a colostomy and an urostomy.  My husband of 20 years can't understand why I can't have intercourse and feels he has needs to be met.  I am totally sorry for his situation but I am very thankful to be alive .  He is 60 and I'm 58.  I feel he blames me for the situation he is in,  hence my cancer was HPV 16 related so he more than likely gave it to me.  I have given him the opportunity to walk away from our marriage, he chose to stay.  I guess I really just needed to put this out there.  I have suggested we talk to a sex therapist but I want one that knows about cancer and what I've been through.  Thank you for reading. ... View more

Hi I'm a newbie here, I was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer in August and have had chemo and radiation therapies and now play the waiting game until the next MRI post treatment, between Christmas and New Year.  I have good days and bad days coping with my thoughts and recovery.  I'd like to hear from others in the same/similar situation just to know what is happening etc is 'normal' .  My hubby is fairly supportive but doesn't want to talk about what if it comes back etc. ... View more