Hello Iwanttorunaway, 

Try to enjoy the festive period and spend time with family and friends - I know it's easier said than done but make the most of your time abroad this Christmas and it won't be long now until your colposcopy. You are in very good hands and I am sure this will be sorted on your return so try to just put your worries aside if you can. There is information on our website on what abnormal cervical cells are which I hope will reassure you as well as on treatment if you have abnormal cervical cells. Learn more too about what happens after your treatment for abnormal cervical cells. It is worth bearing in mind that an abnormal cervical screening test result means that you have changes in the cells covering the neck of your womb (cervix) but these changes are not cancer but the treatment is successful in ensuring that these changes do not develop into cancer in the future. So it is important to have this treatment and deal with this but it will all be sorted - this is something that so many ladies on the forum have been through before and I hope that they will be along shortly to share their treatment/colposcopy experiences with you. 

Have a wonderful Christmas with family and friends and don't let this negative cloud hanging over your head spoil the festive fun you are having abroad. The important thing is that you have this appointment booked for just after the new year and rest assured that it will all be dealt with very soon. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator 

Hello Iwanttorunaway, 

Try to enjoy the festive period and spend time with family and friends - I know it's easier said than done but make the most of your time abroad this Christmas and it won't be long now until your colposcopy. You are in very good hands and I am sure this will be sorted on your return so try to just put your worries aside if you can. There is information on our website on what abnormal cervical cells are which I hope will reassure you as well as on treatment if you have abnormal cervical cells. Learn more too about what happens after your treatment for abnormal cervical cells. It is worth bearing in mind that an abnormal cervical screening test result means that you have changes in the cells covering the neck of your womb (cervix) but these changes are not cancer but the treatment is successful in ensuring that these changes do not develop into cancer in the future. So it is important to have this treatment and deal with this but it will all be sorted - this is something that so many ladies on the forum have been through before and I hope that they will be along shortly to share their treatment/colposcopy experiences with you. 

Have a wonderful Christmas with family and friends and don't let this negative cloud hanging over your head spoil the festive fun you are having abroad. The important thing is that you have this appointment booked for just after the new year and rest assured that it will all be dealt with very soon. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator