Morning Laura 

Here’s my story. 

Aged 50 - 2019 Had cancer smear all clear told to return 2024 

January 2021

Thought I was going through menopause as started having irregular spotting and hot flushes whilst living in Cyprus. Military doctors said I needed scan prior to HRT. Scan showed cyst on ovary. Not a problem as it’s small. 

So didn’t rush to doctors to finish discussion as I was busy working etc. 

July 2022

Moved back to U.K.

Registered here with doctor. 

They wanted to redo scan etc. 

Had scan and now 4 cysts. Still nothing to worry about as small. 

Scan showed irregularities so biopsies were taken.  I thought  it would be fine it’s just the menopause.

 December 15 th 2023 

I took a phone call ( I requested call thinking it will be fine )from gynaecologist consultant. 

It was the news every dreads. 

All 8 biopsies were cancerous. 

My reply was “ What now” 

Scan and mri 

Anyway the value in this post is to warn woman not everything is straight forward. PLEASE get checked if you’re experiencing any abnormalities as I’m fit and healthy and only know I have cancer because they looked for it. 

GET CHECKED REGULARLY

my letter stated 2024. Luckily I went to doctors. 

I have been told it’s been there a while.

full radical hysterectomy on March 10 th. 2023. I have been through hell waiting. Slightly better now treatment plan is in place. 

Hi,

I am sorry you are going through this and thank you for sharing your story. We both know how important it is to listen to your body, get checked out and keep those appointments. Some of us are scared, but I will say it again, knowing is so much better than worrying. It did help me to find out my treatment plan and just focus on getting through it. One day, one treatment, one result at a time.  You got this! Keep me posted on how you are doing.

Lauraxx

Hi Sue,

I'm sorry to hear you are going through these troubling issues. I can't answer your question about insufficient smear tests, unfortunately. The only thing I can share is that when we worry, our bodies can experience all kinds of aches, pains and twinges that get worse if we are hyper-focused on them. I'm glad you were able to book an appointment for May so you can get some answers. I would recommend making a list of your concerns and address them all at your appointment. I always find that to be helpful, even if you don't get immediate answers. Good luck and make sure to come back and tell me what you find out and how you are doing.

Laura xx

If you've had light spotting since your last smear it might be a good idea to mention this to your GP they might be able to speed up your appointment if not maybe if funds permit you could go private to get some answers quicker I think that's what I would do because the fear when waiting is not good for us ,I hope you get sorted quickly let us know how you get on .

Hi Laura

Thank you for your reply, I will let you know the outcome, can't come quick enough 

Hi Jenny

I did mention the spotting to my GP however she didn't seem very concerned about that, it's quite frustrating to be honest. 

It is but I don't think they'd mind if you got back in touch because you were still worried that's what they are there for don't feel like you can't bother them again they'd rather you did so if things change before your appointment let them know ,you know your own body x

This appointment on the 12th  May can't come quick enough, I'm now bleeding daily and the cramps in my tummy are constant

Hi Sue,

Hoping you will find some relief soon. Are you able to take any pain relievers for the cramps?

Laura xx

Hi Laura

I am just taking normal painkillers the moment, the pain is now coming and going and after a week of daily bleeding that seems to have stopped since Friday, but I expect it to return at some point. 
trying not to worry too much, I lost my best friend to suicide a few weeks ago and my mind is just complete mush at the moment, just going through the motions and can't wait for this appointment to come and go so I can try and move on from recent events x

Hi Sue,

I was wondering how things are going; how your appointment went. I'm sorry to hear about your friend, that is hard to deal with.

Laura xx

Hi Laura

Last Friday I had a colposcopy, biopsy and and ultrasound, all went well but I won't get the results for about another 2 weeks.

Just trying to get on with things and not think about it just now, got lots on for the next wee while so that's helping.

Thank you so much for asking and I will let you know the results x

Hi Laura

Last Friday I had a colposcopy, biopsy and and ultrasound, all went well but I won't get the results for about another 2 weeks.

Just trying to get on with things and not think about it just now, got lots on for the next wee while so that's helping.

Thank you so much for asking and I will let you know the results x

I came across this thread yesterday and everyone seems so nice. I’ve just come back from the doctors as have abnormal vaginal bleeding with the mireni coil. She took some swabs and has referred me for an internal scan. I suffer with health anxiety so thinking the worse.