Hi 

I'm in my fiftys, and after a smear about 3 years ago I had abnormal cells plus hpv, I couldn't believe it, I had been in relationship about 3 years, I had letzz treatment done which got rid of the abnormal cells thank god. I started to take ginsing supplements as its supposed to help the body plus your body can fight off the hpv itself given time, which is what happened to me latest smear was hpv negative so don't worry, it can clear up. X

Thank you so much that been encouraging to me x

smear was clear two years ago. im worried about how fast its started at alter my cells in that case x

I have been stuck in that bubble and still am so I know how you feel the worry has overtaken my life I think I know where mine came from but that's another story it's encouraging to read Minskas comments and this lady has put it into prospectus and I have spoken to many medical professionals about this but I think we have no choice other than to try and keep positive about this for both our sakes xx

 You had no abnormal cells then, and typically abnormalities progress slowly. It is likely that on the basis of a borderline result the changes now are very minor. 

just awful isnt it.

it doesnt matter what anyone says to me.

its like having a phobia of snakes and being told next week, were going to lock you in a room with loads of them. some of them may bite you, some of them may not. but just try and relax over it.

thats the only way i can explain how it feels.

are you still waiting for your colposcopy?

You are right AJD. Keeping positive is hugely helpful, and personally I find it pointless to worrying about something which hasn’t happened. But I guess it’s just experience that has taught me that! 

Yes I am it's in June x

I dont want wed to come but then i do on the same note.

heads just a mess 

I know I feel exactly the same x

I understand where the lady is coming from but I have got tired of worrying about the same thing I am just trying to eat healthily and listen to the positive advice and information I have been given and your advice also is like a breath of fresh air x

Your attitude is really good! I understand worry, been there done that myself of course, but it just makes things worse. There’s so much to be positive about, and feel very hopeful about. I’m sad I wasn’t able to provide any reassurance at all to the other lady, but was only trying to speak from my own knowledge and experiences and the countless good results I’ve seen from early detection of abnormalities. x

Your attitude is really good! I understand worry, been there done that myself of course, but it just makes things worse. There’s so much to be positive about, and feel very hopeful about. I’m sad I wasn’t able to provide any reassurance at all to the other lady, but was only trying to speak from my own knowledge and experiences and the countless good results I’ve seen from early detection of abnormalities. x

That's so encouraging and thanks let's all keep talking on this chat from time to time and help each other along the way xx

I’ve just come back on the forum after a long break, but hoped to be able to help out if I could. I’m happy to keep chatting, though I’m not waiting for treatment. I just have a lot of prior experiences to draw on. x

Hi Minska can I ask do you still test positive for hpv or is your immune system able to fight it x

I’ve never been told I tested positive for HPV, since I went straight to a diagnosis of cervical cancer and it became a bit irrelevant! But since it was adenocarcinoma I had, I know I had HPV, probably still do but I don’t get smear tests now so I’ll never be certain if that’s the case!

Oh I understand that must have been an awful shock for you are you alright now? 

Yes thank you, it was quite a long time ago now. 

Oh I am glad you're well you have been very brave x

Thank you. I’ve been through this cancer twice now and had quite a lot of treatment.x