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LauraP
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Hello -

I was diagnosed with stage 2A cervical cancer 3 years ago.  I had 26 rounds of external and 6 rounds of internal radiation along with chemo.  Due to a bleeding event prior to my diagnosis I was not able to have surgery. I know how scary a diagnosis can be, the treatments,waiting for results,  the recovery.  If anyone would like to ask me questions about my experiences, please do so. Obviously everyone's cancer is different and only doctor can give medical advice,  but sometimes it helps to talk to someone who's been through it.

Prayers to all that are facing this disease.

Laura P.

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    Hi Laura. 

    I keep seeing replies from you on many posts. It's very reassuring.

    I am 26, I have two children 9 and 5. My periods have always been weird due to being on the implant. But I think in December it lasted a few days longer than normal. Fast forward to this month, I had my period as normal. It lasted around 10 days which is normal, then 4 days later I started bleeding again and bled for a week. Classed as spotting as it was never enough to wear a pad or anything. I phone my GP, explained everything and she didn't seem too worried. She booked me in for my first smear (haven't had one due to Covid) and also said she'd take some swabs 'to be on the safe side' (don't know what they're for?) 

    Since speaking to her I've noticed I have lower back pain in a morning which eases off throughout the day. I have groin pain pretty much constantly, it's just a dull ache and I also noticed I had stomach cramps the day after having sex. Te cramps were pretty painful. They eased off in the evening. 

    I don't have any smelly discharge, no bleeding during or after sex, no bloating, I'm not off my food and I don't think I've noticed any changes in bowel movement either.. 

     

    Just looking for some reassurance really. My smear is booked for 10th March but I'm ringing to ask if they can bring it forward. I'm due on on the 10th march and all this worry is really affecting me. 

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    [@S94PHH]‍  can I ask how you got on? I have very similar symptoms to you! I'm currently waiting on a gynaecologist appointment but they haven't put me as urgent. I'm having. Pelvic & transvaginal scan in May. My smear was recently negative for HPV but Iv read that they can miss things sometimes! So I'm really worried  

    Hope things turned out ok for u xx

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    [@S94PHH]‍  can I ask how you got on? I have very similar symptoms to you! I'm currently waiting on a gynaecologist appointment but they haven't put me as urgent. I'm having. Pelvic & transvaginal scan in May. My smear was recently negative for HPV but Iv read that they can miss things sometimes! So I'm really worried  

    Hope things turned out ok for u xx

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