After reassurance

I apologise in advance for the long post.

 

I had my smear test 2 months ago and the results came back as severe high grade dyskariosis (sp) - I tried not to worry too much as two previous smears had shown changes (first two were mild and no treatment required) and was told I would receive a letter for a colposcopy appointment. I didn’t have to wait long as the letter arrived the next day, for an appointment the following week (then the panic set in as they usually don’t send them out that fast)

 

I attended the appointment with the mindset of not to get myself worked up, and as soon as I arrived I was called in. The nurse went through all the standard questions, had a look at my results and told me that they would be treating me that day. Ok, fine I thought, get it sorted and I can stop worrying.

 

However she started the examination and showed me the screen (I’m not squeamish so wasn’t phased by it) and showed me there was a lot of irregularities across my cervix (it reminded me of a gravel driveway if I’m honest) and that she would be unable to treat it today....she then told me she needed to check my canal and immediately said no, we need to biopsy this so we know what we are treating. Then the panic set in. All 3 nurses in the room went incredibly quiet and they took two biopsy samples. The rest of the appointment they continued to ask me if I was ok (I felt fine, wasn’t in pain, didn’t feel sick or dizzy) and if I was sure I felt alright...as much as it was well meant I’m now panicking that they know something and haven’t said. I have a 4 week wait until my results and I’m losing sleep from worry, my family are all acting strange around me and I just want some answers... one comment from the nurse stuck with me “if it is serious, it’s early so don’t worry” 

 

has as anyone else been through similar for it all to have been much ado about nothing? I’m 35 if that makes any difference.

 

sorry about the long post, my minds just going haywire right now

  • Hello NumbInside, 

    I just wanted to welcome you to our forum.  I can totally understand why you feel your mind is going haywire and I hope you won't have to wait too long for your biopsy results - 4 weeks can really feel like a long time during this anxious wait. It looks like the nurses were being very thorough during their investigations and I know it's really hard but try not to worry too much or anticipate what it might be. The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. 

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator