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Abnormal smear results

Em101
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Please can I get some advice ( I've lots both parents to undiagnosed short illnesses ) and need some professional help. 

I've just had a phonecall to tell me I have abnormal cells following a smear test result. As my Father had a brain tumour and died 6 weeks after they told him , iim mentally quite distressed.  The nurse is apparently off on holiday now and noone else can help me . My results were I'm told 'borderline', we don't have  lots of spare money but should I try and get some private help. If so can you advise me where I should go/ contact. For my mindim not sure I can leave this 

Many thanks for any advice you can give 

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  • Hello, and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry that you are worried about a borderline smear result.

    This does not mean you have cancer. Sticking to the NHS cervical screening programme means that any abnormal cells are removed before they could possibly mature into a cancerous cell in the future.

    I can understand that when you have lost your parents, it can make you think and worry more about your health. But do be reassured that very few cancers are hereditary.

    If you are worried about cancer, then reading our pages on reducing your risk may be helpful.

    Take care, and if you want to call the nurses on the helpline ring 0808 800 4040. Lines are open mon-fri, 9-5.

    Sarah.

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  • Hello, and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry that you are worried about a borderline smear result.

    This does not mean you have cancer. Sticking to the NHS cervical screening programme means that any abnormal cells are removed before they could possibly mature into a cancerous cell in the future.

    I can understand that when you have lost your parents, it can make you think and worry more about your health. But do be reassured that very few cancers are hereditary.

    If you are worried about cancer, then reading our pages on reducing your risk may be helpful.

    Take care, and if you want to call the nurses on the helpline ring 0808 800 4040. Lines are open mon-fri, 9-5.

    Sarah.

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