Hi, i'm due to go for a colposcopy in 4 weeks time after receiving abnormal cells results in my recent Smear test. Stupidly, I have read up on symptoms etc of cervical cancer and have found myself ticking most off as being present. After some advice from others who have been in the same boat, I'm just constantly worrying at the minute which is having quite an effect on my day to day life.
Colposcopy: Hi, i'm due to go for a... - Gynae Cancer Support
Colposcopy
I did a colposcopy a few days ago.
Waiting for the results from the biopsy, but I will need to do a conization of cervix to remove the changes at least. He saw moderate changes with his eyes, but it can be worse of course. And I know I have an aggressive hpv strain. I will ask the name of it next time.
It usually takes a long time for the cells to turn into cancer, at least 10 years.
It certainly is a horrible message to receive. One suddenly became vulnerable and begins to reevaluate life.
You probably need to let the emotions take place as it's the way we handle grief and trauma etc. You'll probably feel better in a week or two, then worse and so on.
I'm not the right person to comfort as I don't really have a fear of death for my own sake. Cause it's something we cannot control, when time's up, time's up. Meanwhile I ought to enjoy. the time I was handed is out of my control. How I handle the time is in my control.
My sadness and worries concerns the kids, especially the youngest one. It's not something I want them to be going through as teenagers. Hence I haven't told them yet.
It might, or it might not be cancer. But we'll probably be fine, both you and I. The chance of receiving positive news are far greater than the risk of receiving a negative prognosis. Especially when cervix cancer is slow.
HI Pepsi,
I have had this done several times as I have a long history of abnormal cells. the thing is, you've had abnormal cells which will now be examined more closely and if necessary, removed. I have had abnormal cells, cervical, vag & vulva several times, but once you're in the system you'll be monitored closely, so anything abnormal will be removed long before it develops into anything more sinister!
Good luck!
Most HPV or abnormal cells return to normal. The majority of CIN1/2/3 will never turn to cancer yet yearly thousands are treated for no benefit at all.....I call it collateral damage! Angela Raffle (well known Dr) admitted that 1,000 women need to screen for 35years to save 1 life! I am horrified by the experiences of women receiving unnecessary treatment, some having infections (we know they can kill) some had serious haemorrhage requiring A&E visits, many now have constant pelvic issues including cervical stenosis, painful sex, shortened cervix, miscarriages, many can't carry baby to full term having early complicated labour, premature deaths! It is sad to see so many women fearing this cancer, fearing abnormal cells (these cells can be abnormal due to bath products, sex, menopause etc.). Thousands now have physiological issues, sexual problems, relationship breakups.
Please do your research as cervical cancer is & was always rare! The whole screening programme is flawed beyond belief & it is dam right cruel! I have studied this for the last 11 years finding vital information that the NHS withheld from me which negates informed consent! It is an optional/elective test yet constantly hounded to attend at every GP unrelated GP visit so they can meet the target that has been set, this is a conflict of interest, claiming to save so many lives which they can't prove as they do not know which cell will or will not turn to cancer! Cervical cancer has an individual risk of 0.65%, yep 0.65%....99.35% no risk but the screening leaflet contains none of the real facts! I felt tricked, manipulated & bullied into this useless test for no personal gain! These treatments have risks, for cells that most are not or never will be cancer. would you cut your tongue off for 0.65% risk?? NO I don't think so! You are amongst thousands of women going through this or have been through this & it is not necessary. When I quoted real facts to my GP he could not disagree with anything I said....he knows that I know, they should be ashamed of themselves!