Cervical Cancer

[catlover6]

I have just been diagnosed with stage II cervical cancer. My oncologist says that we should proceed with radiation and low-dose chemo She also said that a hysterectomy was not necessary. Shouldn't that be done also, just to be sure that Everything is gone??? I am really scared about having the radiation and chemo ...mostly worried about the side effects, I really need to work and don't have a good sick leave policy. Has anyone else done the radiation chemo combo and if so were you still able to function okay? Also, I have read about a pill form of low dose chemo, that would certainly help with my schedule but has anyone every taken it and can it be used for cervical cancer? I just really want this to be over but I know that a long battle is just begining!
I really don't make a very good patient and the stress is really getting to me. Please give any advice on coping with cancer and the treatment.