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Cervical cancer worry

Sophie0512
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Hi,

I just need to post and be reassured about this.

I recently got an urgent referral for cervical cancer and I’m very anxious now.

My GP did a quick exam (whilst I was on my period) and said my cervix looked a bit red and referred me. She didn’t seem very worried and when I asked her about cancer she said it probably isn’t that. She said it looked like cervical ectropion but that it could be changes in the cells and that in years it could be cancer. But then she did the urgent referral so now I’m concerned.

I went to the GP in the first place because of post coital bleeding but this is something I have had on and off for years now and I had it checked out when it first happened so I didn’t even think to be concerned about it. I have no other symptoms but now I’m overthinking everything especially after receiving the emails with the words “urgent cancer referral” on them.

any words to calm me down would be very appreciated! 

Thank you! 

  • Hi, and thank you for posting

    I’m sorry to hear what you’re going through, and I completely understand how worrying this can feel, especially when you’ve been placed on an urgent cancer pathway.

    Many women who experience symptoms such as redness of the cervix or abnormal bleeding may be referred urgently for further tests. This is a precautionary step to rule out anything serious as quickly as possible. It’s important to know that being referred does not mean you have cancer; most women referred this way do not. However, if cancer is found, acting quickly means treatment can start without delay.

    Waiting for tests and results can be very stressful and cause a lot of anxiety. For now, try to take things one step at a time, and easier said than done, try to avoid overthinking as much as possible.

    I hope you get your appointment soon and feel reassured. Please don’t hesitate to get back in touch if you have any questions. If you’d like to speak with one of our nurses, our free helpline is available Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, on 0808 800 4040.

    Jemma

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