Really Scared - been told cell changes could be cancerous

Hi all

after some advice as my panic disorder is currently through the roof.

Yesterday I had a colposcopy due to abnormal smear the doctor has advised that I have very high grade cell changes and have taken 4 biopsy's for urgent review. She advised that it looks like it may be cancerous. I have been bleeding constantly very heavily for over 4 months. My GP nurse thought it may be a fybroid causing the bleeding but now I am not so optimistic. I cried all day yesterday with hubby we talked about being positive until we know more but today I started feeling really tired and have no appetite. I'm 80% sure this is due to my anxiety but 20% worried this is another symptom.

is there anything I can do to curb my anxiety apart from medication. It's only been 1 day and I am climbing the walls already not sure I can wait a few weeks for biopsy results how has everyone else coped

thank you all in advance

  • I'm sorry you've been told you may have cancer Laurahoop.

    This must have been very difficult to hear but I'm glad you and your hubby have talked things through and are trying to be more positive until you know more. I know that will be tough, especially as you have to wait a few weeks for the results, but many of our members have gone through this so you are not alone and hopefully some of them will offer their support and advice to you soon.

    In the meantime, I hope the tips and advice given on the NHS website for managing anxiety and this article on how to cope with waiting for news will help. Anxiety UK have a lot of resources that you may find useful as well.

    We're here for you Laura and will have our fingers crossed the results show you don't have cancer.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator