Need advice really.

It might be a long one.., 

a few weeks back I hsd some minor bleeding after Intercourse- I was concerned so went strisfht to the doctors. She told me there it was something called ectropion, but referred me for a colposcopy. Just to be 100% I waited for that appointment to come through and have just had it. He told me that's what it was. While there he did a biopsy.. I just looked on my nhs app to see that I had been referred for an ultrasound on the 5th of April for gynaecological cancer. As you can imagine this has completely freaked me out. That appointment is on the 25th may. I'm 22 and have two young children. From today the man has sorted out the ectropion. But he didn't actually say anything else. Made me read the letter and sent me on my way. What the hell is going on? I haven't had this referral mentioned other than when k checked. Im freaking out. It says on todays paper work that everything looked normal..km just so worried. I can't think about anything else. If anyone can help me out or anything please do. Thank you 

  • I just want to say, I know exactly how you felt reading that on your NHS app, because the same thing has happened to me this week. Saw the dr on Tuesday for a painful swelling/lump in my armpit, she said she would err on the side of caution and send me for a referral to breast clinic. Went on my app and bam - 'urgent referral for suspected breast cancer'. I cried my eyes out.

    all I can say is what my husband and dad have both told me - they have to put something down there, it just happens to sound scary because they have to show they are taking it seriously and ruling out the worst case scenario. It absolutely does not mean that you definitely have cancer, so please try not to let the phrase stick in your head. The chances are well in your favour, especially being so so young. 
     

    keep us updated x

  • Thank you. That's reassuring... it just freaked me right out.. I wasn't expecting it. Its so hard to try and just get on without thinking about it. I'm going to try for now as there's really not much else I can do. 
    ill update when I can.. 

    feel free to talk if you feel the need to as well :) x

  • It is hard to concentrate on much else when you fear the worst. Just remind yourself you have no answers until you have answers! Keep yourself busy and distracted and your appointment will come around in no time and hopefully give you the assurance you need  

     

    thanks lovely, I've got a little weekend away now so hoping to take my mind off things and then I've only got Monday to get through before my clinic appointment on Tuesday, so hoping I'll have my answers quickly! X

  • That's very true! I'm starting work soon so that'll keep me busy when needs be. It's hard to forget but I'm going to try not over work myself. I'm glad they are doing all they can to get me answers... 

    that's good fingers crossed yku get answers soon. Enjoy your weekend away! X

  • Hi lovely, I hope you're doing ok. I just wanted to pop back and say my husband ended up paying for me to have a private ultrasound done today and everything was confirmed as clear and nothing to worry about. So please do try and focus on the facts and figures and not worry yourself silly over the words on the referral. Everything is in your favour! Wishing you all the luck in the world x