CIN 2 and 3 and scared of bladder cancer

Hi

Today I had my results for my colposcopy. My smear came back as only borderline changes but my biopsy has shown CIN 2 and CIN 3. Waiting on lletz appointment. The letter was so brief. It literally said "just a note to let you know". 

I know a lot of people go through this and are fine. I'm feeling super stupid though cause I only had my first smear this year (I've just turned 30) after being raped as a teenager. 

I'm scared as well because I've been having problems with my bladder for around 8 months now. The symptoms sometimes fluctuate so it's been easy to put to the back of my mind. It feels like I don't empty my bladder properly, I leak a small amount when I stand up from the toilet, I feel like I need to go all the time. In the last few months I've had string like particle on the toilet paper when I wipe. Trace amounts of blood and protine. Occasionally a single black pepper like specs in the toilet bowl. 

I've been back a forth to the gp and been given the same antibiotics 5 times. The first few times it did seem to help. Could be coincidence. All 6 urine tests came back clear of infection. I had a blood test a couple of weeks ago that showed sedimentation and my liver had borderline something... They didn't really say. But they said it can fluctuate.

Today, same day I got my letter for CIN, I wiped and saw blood on the toilet paper. It was not mixed with the urine. It might just be from wiping too much or I might be coming on my period but all day my head's been convinced that I just have a bunch of cancer in my pelvis and that's what's caused the CIN. I don't even know if that's possible? I've also been quite achey around my pelvis all day. 

I am due a ultrasound on my abdomen on September 19 but it feels like a life time to wait. 

I'm freaked out. Sorry for the essay.

  • Hi Muddlepops,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. And firstly just to say no need to apologise, it's what this forum is here for - to help people get things off their chest and hopefully it has helped a little to write some things down. You'll always find support on this forum from people who understand and who may be going through something similar.

    I'm sorry to read about the issues you've been having recently. I would say to try not to join all the occurrences together into one big picture, as they may not all be connected, and of course feeling stressed about things can make it worse.

    I would suggest you write down any symptoms you notice, and keep a daily log of any changes. This will help you to chart any progression or differences, and also means you can talk this through with the doctor when you see them.

    The main thing is that you have an appointment to find out more, even though I appreciate it probably feels like a while away.

    In the meantime if you have any questions or concerns, or would like to discuss anything, it may help to talk things through with our nurses. If so, you can reach them on 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    Try to keep yourself busy and try to keep your mind off the waiting for the appointment as much as you can - I know this can be easier said than done though.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator