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CIN3 cervical cancer symptoms

Amp1411
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Hello, 

Just to give some back ground first: I had a routine smear which showed borderline changes-shown to then be CIN3 after a colposcopy.

I am awaiting LLETZ, but feel extremely anxious as I have symptoms of cervical cancer and have read I shouldn't have symptoms for CIN3.

One symptom is that I bleed intermittently despite not having periods and have been for 2 weeks now-it ranges in colours and is only when I wipe,it can be unpleasant smelling too.

I feel I am ticking all the boxes for cancer and my appt isn't for another 3 weeks-does anyone know if docs can request a sooner appt? Or if I'm just overthinking this?

I have read LLETZ is the next stage to check and diagnose for cancer-is this correct?

I feel like I'm going mad-any advice would be much appreciated

Amp

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    Hi [@Amp1411]‍ 

    Many ladies do report symptoms but still only have CIN3 and not cancer, so don't try to overthink just yet. The LLETZ is a treatment to remove the abnormal cells and these will then be sent to the lab for analysis. From that, it will be determined if there is any cancer present.
     

    Three weeks wait will make absolutely no difference to your outcome, so it's ok to wait for your appointment, unless you want to ask to be put on a cancellation list if you are able to attend the appointment at short notice. Good luck, and I hope the treatment goes well for you. 

     

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