I think even if you expect it, it’s still a horrible shock to actually hear the words, and nothing can really prepare you for it. I was relieved in a strange way to have an answer to my pain and bleeding, and right from the beginning I held onto the gynaecologist’s words-“ I am treating you to cure you”. I never forgot that. xx

I feel relieved to have an answer just wish they could have answered All my questions today, the MDT meeting is in the 12th so at least il have a treatment plan, they said they will ring me early next week with ct results xx

I think it’s natural to want to know everything right away and get answers immediately, but it’s a lot to take in, getting a cancer diagnosis, and I found they always wanted to be very sure of every little detail before passing information to me etc. That’s good you’ll get the ct results next week-another thing to tick off the list. xx

Hi Sophia did they see something on your cervix then at coloscopy because that's what's happened to me, the mri and ct scan were being booked as I left the office xx

Hi Dawn,

Yes, she did a cone biopsy (I only found that out yesterday during consultation) and she was honest in saying she was thinks it was likely cancer when I asked her at the time. It was difficult for her to say anything else when the report she saw meant she thought she was looking at a nabothian cyst before she actually performed the colposcopy. That was 22nd September. Had MRI 25th Sept, results from Biopsy & MRI 27th. So cannot fault the time frames the hospital have completed these things in. Just a shame my GP cancelled my smear tests for 6 months of last year when I rang regarding abnormal bleeding. No referral done either to gynae. My sister, who works in the medical field, is confident we would be dealing with the CIN3 had I have had my smear as scheduled last year. But what ifs don't help now. Your treatment plan will bring you positivity. Mines been discussed but I've not actually spoken with the oncologist yet. Will likely be Monday now. I'm up and down at the moment like you wouldn't believe. Message any time if you're panicking and I'll support as much as I can. Xx

@minska thank you for your supportive messages full of kindness and care. I'm very grateful our paths have crossed on this forum because you are an absolute inspiration to every single person in the same position as me right now xxx

I agree with you minska is wonderful support, thank you so much xx

Thank you-those of us who have been through this just want to help and support others since we know how it all feels. xx

Hi Sophie, 

"Although this has been the most terrifying experience of my life, I felt after that appointment I had some control back. We know what it is, what we're dealing with and how we are treating it."  Yes! This is exactly how I felt! Having a plan of attack does give you some peace of mind, knowing you are working with experts that treat this every day and are there to go to battle on this cancer with you! Keep that positive attitude going! 

Laura xx

Hi Dawn,

Reading through the posts I see you did receive your results. Write down your questions and take them with you to your appointments. I kept a notebook of info, thoughts, questions, names of doctors, medications, etc. It was really helpful. I still have the notebook, 9 years later! Remember, you can do this! 

Laura xx