Unsure if this could be cervical cancer ..very worried

Hi everyone,

I'm terrified about what my symptoms could mean and still haven't found any answers. About 4 or 5 months ago I started getting blood in urine and some spotting, I did many urine tests and blood tests which came back with a combination of white and red blood cells. They gave me antibiotics and concluded it was an infection - the blood went. Blood tests came back normal.

Months later I started getting cramps, strange gushes of discharge (watery, lasted longer than typical ovulation) which felt like I was peeing myself. Sorry for tmi, but it did not smell like urine and had more of a sweet scent. I'm only 27 so was obviosuly really freaked out by this. I also noticed slight pain after sex and peeing. I saw a gp who was very very dismissive and rude about the whole thing - she told me the discharge was normal, it was probably stress, dismissed cramps for constipation, etc. It was only after paying private to see a gynecologist that he sent a letter to my GP asking for a referral for both a pelvic exam (I had the abdominal one rather than transvaginal) and a urinary tract one. All I received back from both was a message from GP saying "ultrasounds were normal". I'm still having gushes of what seems like discharge (tested negative for BV, had pessaries for thrush which haven't seemed to work). It doesn't have a strong odour. I also feel bloated and tired.

My main worry here is that they didn't do a transvaginal scan as part of the ultrasound, only the external one to show the pelvis. Surely they would have looked at my cervix, but I'm worried it needs checking again. Are these types of pelvic scans good at detecting possible cervical cancer? GPs and a gyn have all looked at my cervix and haven't alerted me of anything abnormal or felt anything weird so does this mean it's unlikely to be cc?

I can't ignore the weird discharge leakages and cramps anymore and it's really impacting me mentally (which the GP liked to blame for me seemingly imagining these symptoms in the first place). I haven't had any bleeding for a good few months (other than menstruation), nor blood in urine. My main worries now are feeling bloated, cramps, excessive discharge and some weird feeling after peeing, similar to uti but when checked at the doctor's it comes back negative for a urine infection.

I had my last smear test, and first smear test, around 3 years ago (I think) and I've just turned 27 so should be due another soonish. Can I request one to look at my cells? I've tested negative a number of times for any stis (it's the only thing my GPS seem to want to look at).

Could it be recurring thrush? If anyone could help, that would be amazing as I'm panicking and struggling to sleep or function worrying about it all. Both grandmas on each of my parents' sides died from bowel cancer, though I'm not sure if that plays a part.

Thanks 

  • Hello sam4049

    I'm sorry to hear that you're dealing with some ongoing health concerns at the moment. It sounds like it's causing you quite a lot of anxiety and impacting you on a daily basis. 

    It's good to hear that the tests you've had to date haven't raised any cause for concern but I can understand that this hasn't resolved the pain and discharge that you're having. It's unfortunate that your GP hasn't been more sympathetic to your concerns. I wonder if there's another GP in the surgery that you could make an appointment with or perhaps speak with the practice nurse for some advice and support. If you call your GP surgery they will be able to tell you when you had your last cervical screening appointment and when your next one is due. In the meantime, it may be worth keeping a diary of your symptoms to see if you can identify any patterns or triggers. 

    If you'd like to chat with one of our nurses for some advice and reassurance you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040 (Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm excluding bank holidays). 

    I do hope that things improve for you soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator