Triggered and Struggling. Plz Help!
Hi. I’m 31 and finished treatment about a month and a half ago for stage 1B3r SCC of the cervix. 25 external radiation, weekly chemotherapy, and 4 brachytherapy.
I’m struggling really hard with the aftercare of brachy. The dilation is really triggering and I’m not sure how to overcome it. Following dilation (now that I’ve increased sizes) I’m seeing some light bleeding on the dilator and when cleaning up. Bleeding was one of my first symptoms that I (unfortunately) ignored too long. I have a 3-month post-treatment PET scan in June, but I’m struggling to keep calm. After a session with spotting, I tend to avoid it for days. Yes, I know that isn’t helping the situation.
Does anyone have any advice for keeping consistency with dilation when it causes anxiety?
I already take lexapro daily as prescribed by my oncologist for the anxiety cancer induces.