Cervical cancer stories

Fiona, a primary teacher from the West Midlands in the UK, shares her story in her own words. Her doctor first thought she was suffering from a urinary infectionInvasion by organisms that may be harmful, for example bacteria or parasites.. In fact, she had stage two cervical cancerAbnormal, uncontrolled cell division resulting in a malignant tumour that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body..

Marie Challenger, from Lancashire in the UK, was diagnosed with fairly late-stage cervical cancerAbnormal, uncontrolled cell division resulting in a malignant tumour that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body. but, following treatment, was told her cervixAny neck-like structure; most commonly refers to the neck of the uterus. was back to normal. Marie uses her own words to share her story.

Rachel Bennett received her diagnosisThe process of determining which condition a patient may have. of cervical cancerAbnormal, uncontrolled cell division resulting in a malignant tumour that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body. at the age of 21 while she was studying photography at university. Instead of deferring her course, she used her recovery as a part of her final-year project to complete her degree and begin a successful career. This is her story in her own words.