23 years old and scared

cHi. So a few weeks ago I got sent for a emergency colscopy,I'm 23 years old so this alone scared me as I'm not even of age to have my smears etc.                                                                          so two weeks ago laying on the chair,they told me I have abnormal cells,I go to the doctors today  for something different but asked about my results who then said I'm The very early stages of cervical cancer.I haven't heard back from my colscopy results only from what the general doctor has told me.Does this sound normal or could it be a mistake I'm freaking out I'm so young and have a little boy I can't cope with all of this.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Hi Charlotte, welcome to the forum, but so sorry for what brings you here. I can just imagine how shocked you were when told by your doctor that you are in the early stage of cervical cancer. I understand that you must have been so shocked that you wouldn't even think to ask for some kind of explanation as to where you go from here. Before you push that panic button too far, I would suggest that you sit down and write down all of your questions and concerns, then make another apt. with your doctor and put the questions to him/her. The news you were given would send anyone into a tail spin, especially when you weren't told anything to follow. Another thing, have a family member, your partner, or a good friend go with you to your apt., not only for emotional support, but to ask questions too, or to get clarification on what the doctor says. I would do this very soon because your emotions would be running wild right now. There's nothing worse than worrying about something that you don't have the information on to make sense of it. If its' any comfort to you, your youth is in your favor and if this is early stage cancer, then getting it caught early on, is a good thing.

    Be sure to come on to the forum and let us know how things go for you. In the meantime, take a deep breath and try not to let your mind run too far ahead on this. You have one really good reason for taking good care of yourself right now - that dear little child of yours.

    Sending you hugs.

    Lorraine

  • You need to get back in touch with the hospital who gave you the results and demand more answers. They cant just give you half a story i would be worried to in your situation. Plz get back in touch with them asap and tell them you need to know what is going on. Goid luck love hope you get to the bottom of it and its a misunderstanding x