Hello,

I am a cervical cancer survivor, feel free to ask me any questions you might have. You are not alone!

x

Laura

Hi there , 

Firstly may I say how amazing you are for getting through what you have . You must be soo strong and so proud of yourself .

I have a few problems that I'd lile spme advice on and to see if any of them sound similar to what you went though .

I am 26 , I started experiencing hot flushes from the age of 16 . I have felt unwell over the years but have had alot of tests done to check my hormone levels and thyroid ect .

I have been diagnosed with reactive hypoglycemia, which can cause my sugar levels to drop . I have recently had a UTI , a urine sample was sent off as I had blood and white cells present .

The results came back as thrush, I have been treated for this now but something doesnt seem right . My periods have changed and I am getting pain on the right side of my abdomen. 

I have also had achey top legs (as I call them) in the past but they seem to be feeling worse . When I try to sleep I often feel like my heart is racing and can hear whoosing in my ears , I wake up flushed alot of the time , rosie cheeks most mornings .

I feel tired through the day and just feel unwell in general. Did you experience any of these symptoms at all , I feel like people may think Im being dramatic but I am worried sick . Thank you for taking the time to read this . 

Emma

Hi all,

I have been worrying now for a few weeks. 

Basically, I had my daughter 18 months ago. Since then I have had a huge cyst removed from my ovary and my periods have been a lot heavier and lasting longer. My last two cycles it has felt like my body has been rejecting tampons. They feel unconfortable and seem to be pushing out after an hour or so. IT sounds gross but I had a feel around and I can feel a large lump inside that hasn't always been there. There is a hole at the bottom that I can feel and put my finger inside. Since then I have been feeling tired, bloated and I have had this pain in my knee/leg constant for the last two days. 

I feel like I already know the answer and that I have it. I had my smear three years ago and I am due one now which I am going to try and get an appointment tomorrow but I can't help but feel super concerned and like I know what the answer is already.

Has anyone had any of these symptoms?

Thanks in advance 

Tash 

Hi Emma,

Sorry for the delay in responding, I am just seeing this tonight.  I am not a doctor but based on your age, I'd be surprised if you had cervical cancer. I also have low blood sugar and that can make you feel flushed, tired, shaky, etc.  Just make sure to get your pap smear done and try to relax. Stress and worry can really amplify any twinges, aches and pains we have and make them seem much worse than they are.  Keep me posted on what you find out and thank you for your compliment above, it is very kind!

Laura xx

Hi 

i have had similar symptoms to some of those above and am really worried. My last period lasted 11 days I then had a couple days very light bleeding inbetween and am now 5 days late but getting bloody discharge when I wipe. Its not smelly though. I had a smear test about 3 years ago and all was clear. I’ve also been having some mild tummy aches and upper leg aches. I’ve had a blood test and am due to have an examination and ultrasound but that’s not for a few weeks. 

From what I’ve read it could be fibroids but also cervical cancer so I’m freaking out a bit. 

Any help would be appreciated xx 

Hi VJane

I'm having similar symptoms, I've got my urgent gynaecology referral next week. I'm worried about ovarian or cervical cancer but also like u say could be fibroids or ovarian cysts. It's hard to not overthink things and not worry but at least u have your examination and ultrasound booked in and then go from there. It's horrible waiting and just so annoying as it seems to go so slow! All the best x

Jo

Hi jo

good luck with your appointment! Let me know how it goes xx 

Hi jo

hope you don't mind me asking how did you get on?

ive been referred after my smear test. I'm just worried sick. I can eat or sleep. I'm bleeding now so I'm fearing the worst. I've got most of the symptoms and do need to wee quite often. I've always kept up with my smear tests I just don't know why I didn't spit these signs I just. Thought it was the menapause 

I do hope you are ok 

C x

Hi VJane and Liberty

I'm so sorry for not replying sooner. So nothing was found and then had a laporoscopy in January and nothing was found then. Had my routine smear test which was clear so doctors just put it down to IBS. Hope u are both ok, would be great to hear how u both are 

Jo x

Hi,

as I'm having similar symptoms i wondered if you had an update on your symptoms 

xx

Hi,

as I'm having similar symptoms i wondered if you had an update on your symptoms 

xx

Hi

yes I had a cervical smear done in December and all was clear. I also had a ultrasound done and they found a polyp so I am waiting to have that removed. Go get checked out. It's probably nothing major but best to check! 

Oh that's amazing news I'm so happy for you! Thank you so much for responding xxx 

Hi Ladies, I hope you're all doing well, 

I know some posts are a little old but I just wanted to see how you all are? 
 

I had some irregular bleeding so have been to my doctor today who has done an urgent referral to the colposcopy clinic. She said she could see something on my cervix she hopes is erosion but as I have a bladder prolapse (having a baby!) which due to COVID waiting times hasn't had a chance to be seen by the specialists made it hard for her to see so she wants a second opinion. 
 

I'm 33, had irregular smears about 7 years ago with 6 monthly checks which required no treatment and put back into 3 yearly screening which was fine 2.5 years ago but now I'm worried. I seem to have normal to a little more than normal

clear discharge as times but this bleeding started for the first time this month. I've not been intimate with anyone in a loooong time! So I wouldn't know if I would suffer from bleeding after sex. 
 

im awaiting results to see if I have inherited the brca2 gene which from what I've read does increase the chance of cervical cancer so I'm now completely terrified. 

Hiya,

oh I was in the same boat- just a few months ago, it started with bleeding after intercourse, then the odd spotting, I also was due for my next smear this coming Jan. and had one abnormal years ago,

 I was finally given an appointment to my Gp so she could look at my cervix, she said it looked like cervical erosion. I was so relived and was referred to the gyno at my local hospital

2 weeks ago I arrived to my app expecting to have the erosion taken away, but as I was having my internal he said he could see a fibroid on my cervix and took a biopsy, I was so worried. As I didn't expect that- anyway I got home cried and then decided I'm not going to be a nervous wreck this 2 weeks, I had my results the other day and it's just a fibroid, THANK GOD!! 

most irregular bleeding is caused by polyps/fibroids and cervical erosion, I know it's easier said than done but try not to worry, if she's sent your referral as urgent you should be seen within 2 weeks,

let me know how you get on xoxo 

Hi all,

Sorry to post in an old thread, but I'm new to the site and therefore not too sure how things work. I am looking for some advice. 
 

I'm 29 years old. I went for my routine smear test in June (was only delayed by three months due to Covid).

The results showed severe dyskaryosis, so I went for a colposcopy, where they took a biopsy. The results showed abnormal cells at grade 1, 2 and 3. A month ago, I went for treatment to remove these cells- I had the laser therapy. 
 

Since this treatment, I have had constant bleeding- it varies between light and heavy, but it is continuous. I also visited A&E due to constant watery discharge (felt like I was wetting myself!) that has a foul, offensive odour. A round of antibiotics seemed to clear this up, but I am still bleeding, along with fatigue and pelvic pain. I called the hospital for my results, but they still don't have them back. They are extremely busy due to Covid-19 etc. I am just waiting to hear from them to see what they have to say. 
 

I think that I have done the silly thing by reading lots of stories online and scaring myself. But I can't help but feel quite scared. 
 

Does anyone have any advice, or a story similar to mine? Any responses will be greatly appreciated. 
 

Thank you,

Michaela

Hi Michaela 

Just wondering how you got on with your biopsy results?

I'm just waiting for my colposcopy which is booked for end November after smear showed abnormal cells and High risk HPV. I have all the symptoms you mentioned along with nausea, relux and hip/back pain and must admit to being very concerned now. 

Really hoping your ok though??

All the best 

Jo