Hi Mel,

Welcome to Cancer Chat, and I'm sorry to read what you're going through at the moment. I can understand this must be difficult and it's not surprising that you have questions about this. You will likely get an opportunity to talk things through with your doctor when you get the MRI results, which I hope happens soon for you. I'd encourage you to write down any questions you have and then discuss everything at the time.

In the meantime, our nurses may be able to advise on some of your questions, so if you'd like to give them a call then you can on 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

Wishing you all the best,

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi Mel,

how are you getting on? My situation is very similar to yours, I have 1a1 but not seen the consultant yet so have so many questions and one of which is how the hell has this happened to quickly? 
 

I take immunosuppressants and I've been reading about a link so I'm wondering if that's the case. I can't wait till I go in so I can ask all these questions, 

How did your MRI go? Have you had any more news about what your treatment will be? Or have uou had treatment by now?  

Hi Ashling,  

I'm only just seeing your message now. Sorry to hear this has happened to you too, its difficult to say why this has happened so quickly. I was told that even though the average time for HPV to develop into normal cells and then into cancer this is only an average, there are many factors (including your immune system) that can lead to it developing in less time.

My MRI came back clear, the MRI is only to detect cancers that are stage 1B or above, basically to see if the cancer has spread to the tissue. If you're 1A1 this is extremely unlikely so I'd try not to worry about it if possible (believe me I know this is easier said then done). I have completed my treatment now, as its 1A1 its extremely treatable, I had to get 2 laser treatments, 1 was to inspect the abnormal cells (which turned out to be cancerous) the second was because I actually had 2 cancer spots, it had jumped to a new area and that second spot was close to the edge of the sample, as a result they wanted to take a second sample to be sure (which came back clear). I'm glad to say I have been given the all clear and need to go back in 6 months time for a check up. Im sure you'll get the right treatment and if its 1A1 then you should be fine. 

Mind yourself and let me know if you have any other questions 

Mel