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107: Cindy Carter survived Cervical Cancer with Chemotherapy and Radium Radiation Therapy - South Africa
In today’s Cancer Interviews episode, we learn how Cindy Carter of Germiston, South Africa survived cervical cancer with chemotherapy and Radium radiation therapy.
Not only has she survived a diagnosis of cervical cancer, but she tells host Bruce Morton she has gone on to make it her life’s work to help others battling the disease. While people worldwide have chosen the same path as Cindy, her story is unique because of the role played by children, some she raised and some she had never met.
Cindy said the treatment began with a computerized search to determine just where the cancer was, then applying radiation from a variety of different angles. At first, she didn’t feel much of anything as a result of the treatment, but by the sixth visit, she could feel pain and her bladder became infected. Also, she said one is not allowed to have water on one’s skin because during the regimen, the skin is like paper. This regimen was not pleasant. Cindy said she experienced discoloration of her skin, a burning bladder and blood infections.
As for chemotherapy treatment, Cindy said she didn’t lose her hair, but it was very unpleasant and that is how her support network came to her rescue. It was a support network that included children. At the hospital, she would see children, see their suffering and see just how courageous they were with their lack of complaining. She says that was the turning point for her, as, aided by their inspiration, she told herself to stay positive and never give up.
Once she was discharged from the hospital, she received outstanding support from her four children. That said, Cindy was relieved that it was she with cancer and not one of her children, as she wondered how they would handle a cancer diagnosis.
Cindy was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2005 and in 2006, her test results indicated she was in remission. She said the news was such an indescribable relief.
By way of advice for others, Cindy Carter says it is so important to maintain a positive attitude, listen to your doctors, always have questions for him or her and make sure you get them answered. She says cancer patients should always go to their appointments, speak to other survivors.
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In today’s Cancer Interviews episode, we learn how Cindy Carter of Germiston, South Africa survived cervical cancer with chemotherapy and Radium radiation therapy.
Not only has she survived a diagnosis of cervical cancer, but she tells host Bruce Morton she has gone on to make it her life’s work to help others battling the disease. While people worldwide have chosen the same path as Cindy, her story is unique because of the role played by children, some she raised and some she had never met.
Cindy said the treatment began with a computerized search to determine just where the cancer was, then applying radiation from a variety of different angles. At first, she didn’t feel much of anything as a result of the treatment, but by the sixth visit, she could feel pain and her bladder became infected. Also, she said one is not allowed to have water on one’s skin because during the regimen, the skin is like paper. This regimen was not pleasant. Cindy said she experienced discoloration of her skin, a burning bladder and blood infections.
As for chemotherapy treatment, Cindy said she didn’t lose her hair, but it was very unpleasant and that is how her support network came to her rescue. It was a support network that included children. At the hospital, she would see children, see their suffering and see just how courageous they were with their lack of complaining. She says that was the turning point for her, as, aided by their inspiration, she told herself to stay positive and never give up.
Once she was discharged from the hospital, she received outstanding support from her four children. That said, Cindy was relieved that it was she with cancer and not one of her children, as she wondered how they would handle a cancer diagnosis.
Cindy was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2005 and in 2006, her test results indicated she was in remission. She said the news was such an indescribable relief.
By way of advice for others, Cindy Carter says it is so important to maintain a positive attitude, listen to your doctors, always have questions for him or her and make sure you get them answered. She says cancer patients should always go to their appointments, speak to other survivors.