Zoe was 30 years old and felt as tired as many women her age.
When a young dancer complained of “women’s problems” and was so exhausted, she had advanced cervical cancer.
After weeks of exhaustion, 30-year-old Zoe Sargent began bleeding profusely and was taken to hospital.
The former waitress was diagnosed with cancer and underwent three months of treatment in Beverly, East Yorkshire.
“I’ve had minor bleeding and pain for a few months, but I didn’t think much about it because I thought it was typical female pain,” Zoe, 31, told Hull Live.
“I was working in a bar over the holidays and attributed my weight loss to work stress.”
“I went to my GP after a minor bleed and they set up an exam to see if it was cysts or polyps, but I was taken to the hospital before that happened.”
“I couldn’t believe they told me I had stage three cancer,” she says.
However, due to her dance lifestyle, Zoe has never cut corners.
“I went to my GP after a minor bleed and they set up an exam to see if it was cysts or polyps, but I was taken to the hospital before that happened.”
“I couldn’t believe they told me I had stage three cancer,” she says.
However, due to her dance lifestyle, Zoe has never cut corners.
“Come to think of it, it’s something I should have done.” I wasn’t afraid of him. Instead, I thought it was something I didn’t have to achieve now.
“It sounds crazy now, but I was 25 and not in a place to take an exam,” she says.
According to doctors, Zoe’s kidneys were also failing. She now needs surgery every six months to make sure the stent is still working, and she doesn’t need a catheter or colostomy bag.
However, she had just been told that her tumor had responded “wonderfully” to the treatment and was no longer visible on the X-rays.
“I have to see my doctor in September to make sure the cancer is gone, but now all radiation therapies and treatments are over,” she explained.
Cervical Cancer is a type of cancer that affects the female
In the United Kingdom, around 3,000 instances of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year.
Cervical screening (also known as smear testing) is necessary to detect pre-cancerous cell changes in the cervix, which, if found and removed early enough, can prevent cervical cancer from forming.
Cervical screening is a test that analyzes the health of cells in the cervix and is offered to all women in the UK aged 25 and up who are enrolled with a GP.
If aberrant cells are discovered early enough, they can be treated and eliminated before they turn cancerous.
Every three years, women aged 25 to 49 are asked for a cervical smear through the NHS, and every five years for those aged 40 to 64. Only those aged 65 and up are invited for testing if they have not been screened since the age of 50 or if they have recently had abnormal tests.
Although early-stage cervical cancer can be asymptomatic, the following are some of the most prevalent symptoms:
Between-period vaginal bleeding
After intercourse, vaginal bleeding
After menopause, vaginal bleeding (after you have stopped having periods).
Other signs and symptoms include:
Vaginal discharge that smells
During sex, discomfort
Pelvic pain is a common ailment.
Women are encouraged to have regular screenings and to contact their doctors if any of these symptoms occur between smear tests.
NHS and Macmillan Cancer Support are two sources of information.
“It’s difficult for me to comprehend how much has changed since January.” My life and the lives of my family have radically transformed in the last seven or eight months.
“It’s difficult to comprehend that it’s all done, from being rushed into hospital and not knowing what would happen to me to being informed I had reacted beautifully to the treatment.”
“How do you reintegrate into society after overcoming adversity such as cancer?” You can’t just go back to what you were doing before.
“It’s been quite difficult, but the staff on ward 30 has been extremely supportive.”
Carol Beardmore, Zoe’s mother, is arranging a night of live music to raise funds and thank the ward’s personnel.
“It’s such a terrible place to be,” she expressed her feelings.
“Words can’t convey how I felt as I walked in on my first visit to watch my daughter going through her treatment.
“However, the personnel was excellent from the moment I walked in.” They told me right away that they wanted to get my kid out, and it seemed like everyone was rooting for you.
“Zoe had dropped so much weight that she couldn’t stand or eat, but the staff did everything they could to make her feel at ease — they became like family to her.”
“What the money is spent on is up to the ward, but they do so much for people, we just wanted to say thank you.”
