Cervical cancer

Hello, 

im looking for some advice… 

I had a positive smear.. both hpv and abnormal cell changes… im on a waiting list for a colposcopy.. but the waiting list is 28 weeks. I obviously concerned. My periods have never been regular.. so I cannot decide whether that’s a symptom. Although recently I’ve had the worst constipation.. not going for days/weeks, bloating distended bowel, I feel like my bowels are never fully empty, almost like there was a blockage.. or something stopping me managing to fully empty my bowels… 

can someone please advise what to do? 

  • Hello HannahM1203,

    I can understand your concern and I'm sorry to hear about the long wait. When youre worried that you may have cancer, it's natural to worry and overthink, but this can end up increasing anxiety rather than making you feel better. In the meantime, there is advice on the colonoscopy test, so you have all the information you need beforehand. It also might help to focus on other things you enjoy and look after your wellbeing. There is some guidance around coping with waiting, which you can refer to anytime. Do keep chasing for an appointment with your clinic from time to time and hopefully there is a possibility of getting a cancelation to speed things up.

    Best wishes,

    Moderator Anastasia