Cone biopsy for cervical cancer. What can I expect?

I need a cone biopsy as surgical treatment for cervical cancer. Can anyone tell me what to expect?

  • Hello from one Lucie to another :wink:

    A warm welcome to our forum. There is some information on our website on the cone biopsy on this page

    If you have questions about having a cone biopsy, don't hesitate to contact our Cancer Research UK information nurses on freephone 0808 800 4040. The lines are open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

    I hope that you will meet other members here who have had a cone biopsy for cervical cancer and that they will be along to share their story with you. I've had a little look around the forum for you and found that [@Fluffy74]‍ also had a cone biopsy recently so she would be a great person for you to connect with. 

    I hope it all goes well for you. When's the cone biopsy? Hopefully you won't have to wait too long!

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi Lucie, I had a cone biopsy a few weeks ago, together with a hystersocopy (camera into the womb).  I was given a general anaesthetic for it in day surgery and it was all absolutley fine, the mildest of period like cramp just after for a few minutes. i bled for approximately two weeks after, bright red at first but no pain.  Good luck with yours, let me know if you have any questions.