Stage 1 cervical cancer - scared it may have come back as having similar symptoms to the first time I was diagnosed. Has this happened to anyone else?

Hello. Last summer I was diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer. After two lletz treatments I was told it was gone. I had my first smear booked at the hospital last week but unfortunately had to cancel because my period was 6 days early. This week I’ve bled inbetween a period and I am so worried that this could be a sign of it returning. Before diagnosis I bled inbetween periods and horrendously bled after sex. Is there anyone out there who has had stage 1 return? Sorry if this is silly as I’m sure I’ll know once my appointment is rebooked but I haven’t spoken to anyone since last summer or discussed how I had felt. I thought I would finally join the forum this evening x

  • Hello Jd7

    I'm sorry to hear that your recent check-up has had to be delayed due to your menstrual cycle and that since then you've had some further bleeding, which has caused concern. It's understandable that you're feeling anxious about things. 

    Do you have a new date for your check up? Hopefully the team will be able to get you back in to the clinic soon but if you've not heard then don't be afriad to give them a call and let then know that you've had some unexpected bleeding. 

    In the meantime, if you'd like to talk things through with one of our nurses you're most welcome to give them a call. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Keep in touch and let us know how you get on Jd7. Hopefully you wlil have some good news soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator