I’m only 30 and had my first bad smear at 21, they took a biopsy and all turned out fine. This time I have had another bad test and I’m waiting to find out what going on. It’s going to be a very scary time for your mum because it’s the not knowing that takes a toll. 

One positive thing is cervical is usually slow growing, your mums been every 3/5 years and been ok so even if they find something hopefully it’s early stages or even pre cancer which is very treatable. 

Just try and be supportive, it could be absolutely nothing like my first results after the biopsy. 

If it’s something worse then stay strong as a family, encourage her to eat well lots of veg and to stay positive. 

Hopefully your mums results turn out fine (and mine too) 

Thank you ever so much you’ve put my mind at ease. There’s nothing we can do until the results come back so it’s all a waiting game now. Fingers crossed everything’s ok for you and my mum.

Will keep posted wishing all the best :)

Thank you ever so much for taking the time to reply it really helps. Praying for the all clear for both you and my mum. :) 

NSG77,

I can definitely relate, but I want to encourage you this is a very treatable Cancer and I pray your Mom will be okay. Just make sure she keeps her appointments and is closely monitored by the doctor.  

I had my first abnormal Pap test in December 2016, followed up with further paps every six months. From then till now I’ve only had one of those paps come back “normal”. The cells keep showing mildly abnormal, but my physician sent me to a Gynecologist for further investigation. She did another Pap last October as well as a Colposcopy and an HPV lab test in December. The Pap came back abnormal again, but the Colposcopy was clear and I am HPV negative.  Currently I am on a six month recall for another Colposcopy in June, because she wants to keep a close eye on me. I’ve had two friends with Cervical Cancer and I am so anxious about everything, but I am trusting God I will be okay. 

The positive news is that Cervical Cancer is a slow growing cancer and very curable if caught in time.  Trusting all of you will be okay, myself included. Someone above said the not knowing is worse than anything and I totally agree. The waiting and watching is awfully stressful. God bless you all! 

— Kristin 

Yeah its the waiting and not knowing which is getting me, but whats also keeping me going is that she feels no different and has no side effects at all. I didnt know it was very treatable and slow so thats good to know as she went to her last appointment 3 years ago so if it was bad news (fingers crossed its not) it shouldnt have advanced much.

Thank you for taking the time to reply wishing you all the best :)