Siobhan Coleman, an orthopaedic massage and manipulation therapist, shares her experience of being diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer and undergoing a total pelvic exenteration surgery.

Siobhan discusses the physical and emotional challenges she faced, the importance of being active before and after surgery, and the need to listen to her body and accept her limits. Siobhan emphasizes the value of finding support from others who have gone through similar experiences and the impact of the surgery on her everyday life.

She also highlights the need for post-surgery rehabilitation and the ongoing management of her physical health. Siobhan discusses her experience with exenteration surgery and the physical and emotional changes she has gone through. She explains that while she is not the same person as before, she has gradually been having more good days and fewer bad days.

Siobhan emphasises the importance of trial and error in finding what works for her body and advises others to do the same. She also highlights the need for support and directed support that is tailored to individual needs.

Siobhan shares her role as an orthopaedic massage and manipulation therapist and her passion for helping others. She expresses her desire to raise awareness and provide support to those going through similar experiences.