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Worrying 2 week referrals

Ready4seizures
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Had my smear today havent had one for 8 years.

The jolly atmosphere changed so quickly! It was so painful which it never has been before! ( ive had bleeding during intercourse and my discharge changed a few months ago) GOP was called in for second opinion and said 2 week referal. Went feom laughing and joking to rubbing my arm and saying if i have any questions just give them a call and theyd get me in same day. This is what consultation notes say…. Im so worries rn

Unexplained vaginal 
Referral criteria status

mass

cancer

Possible gynaecological Suspected

gynaecological cancer

Possible diagnosis clearly explained

Information given to patient at time of referral

Fast track referral for suspected gynaecological cancer

Cancer safety netting

Patient given advice

Advised unable to see cervix and could see area i was not sure about on examination, additionally with symptom of postcoital bleeding.

Advised after DW duty Dr fast track referral reccomended to rule out possible cancer.

Information given to patient at time of referral

Fast track referral for suspected gynaecological cancer

Cancer safety netting

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    Unable to viualise cervix but ?mass of dark/red wrinkled tissue seen to upper right of high vagina.

    Unable to identify this area/mass.

    Vaginal walls also obstructive during examination.

    Pt in discomfort when speculum opened.

    Pt reports previous smear test no difficulties, cervix easily seen and no discomfort.

  • Offline in reply to Ready4seizures

    Hello Ready4seizures, 

    I am so sorry to hear you went through this during your smear test appointment. I can imagine it was a little bit frightening for you to be told you were going to be given a 2 week referral. Unfortunately no one here will have the medical expertise to interpret or understand your consultation notes but I hope that you will hear from the experiences of others who have been through something similar. 

    We're thinking of you during this stressful time as you are waiting to find out more and thought I would share with you some helpful tips to help you cope while waiting for important news. 

    I am keeping everything tightly crossed for you that it all turns out to be nothing of concern. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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