I went to have a polyp removed and they found hpv so took two biopsy’s I’m really worried as have had other symptoms and I’ve now convinced myself I’ve got cancer someone please talon some sense into me x
It is normal to be worried after having a polyp removed and finding out that HPV was detected but I hope that our information on HPV and cancer will reassure you. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with our nurses on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
If you have new symptoms though it is important to flag these with your doctor just so they know what these other symptoms are. I am afraid the wait for biopsy results can be a bit of a waiting game and I hope that you won't have to wait too long to find out more and we are keeping everything crossed for you. Other members of our community may have been in a similar place before, having HPV detected after a polyp removal and I hope that they will be along shortly with their experiences and stories. In the meantime, have a look at our helpful tips to help you cope while waiting for important news.
