Cervical cancer

About 3 months ago, I experienced a scratching feeling around my cervix. It wasnt constant and when it wasnt there I didn't think anything of it. When I felt it again, I went to see my GP. she had a look at my cervix and said it looks fine but she will refer me for a colposcopy as she said I seemed slightly anxious. I didn't follow up this referral until last week-the sensation around my cervix wasnt happening very often and I was reassured when she said it looked okay. Last week after my husband and I were intimate I noticed spotting. It also happened the time before. And the sharpish sensation I had felt around my cervix was coming and going again. I called the hospital for the colposcopy. In the space of this week I now seem to have every symptom that points to cervical cancer. I've got a real dull ache in the lower part of my stomach that now doesnt seem to go and my back is aching no matter what position I'm in. Im not bleeding andi dont have any extra discharge. I have my colposcopy tomorrow but I'm 99% sure I've got cervical cancer and I already feel devastated.  I have 3 little boys ages 7, 5 and 2. I'm worried that because I can feel symptoms and they have come on so fast, it must mean its advanced and untreatable. I dont know what to do but I'm utterly devastated and really need someone to tell me that they have survived. Please please somebody respond. I feel like I'm about to begin a nightmare.

  • Hi, I wonder how you are doing? 

  • Hi. I had a radical hysterectomy 6 weeks ago for cervical cancer, I was getting very similar symptoms to u? I have been told that they are confident they got rid of all of the cancer although I am now going to undergo radiotherapy too. 

    I felt very much the same as you are feeling now, I still get scared :( it’s completely normal. I hope you have good news & if u have to have an operation it’s still good news because it will be a step closer to starting to feel better? I honestly can’t fault the team that have been looking after me. 

    Good luck, I hope it all goes well x

  • Hi I cannot believe I am writing this as you never think it will happen to you. I'm sat her yelling at my children because I'm so stressed and scared inside and dont know how to cope. I've been urgently referred to see a consultant on Tuesday due to symptoms I'm having which could be cervical cancer. I am trying my best to carry on as I know there is a chance it may not be but my mind is playing the worse tricks on my and I cant help think the worse. I have a 17 year old and 9 year old and cant bear the thought of not being here for them. Hope you are ok all xx

  • Hi vicky,

    i am currently in the boat as you :( do u mind me asking what symptoms you have? The worry is umbarable im also gettin angry with the kids 10 year old daughter and 4 year old twins one of each x

  • Hi not at all. I have been having bleeding after sex and some tummy cramps. I had CIN 3 cells 17 years ago so the doctor said she suspected cancer and did an urgent referral. I have had my appointment today and the gynecologist was lovely, she examined me and said she thinks the bleeding is coming from where I had my treatment and she doesn't think its cancer. I have to go back next week for a colcoscopy but things are looking positive x hope you are ok x

  • Thanks for replying x

    thats great news really hope thinhs remain positve my last smear was feb 2017 and was fine about 6 months ago i started having a light period for a week before my actual period its been like that every month since... last sunday i had a bleed after sex and its put yhe fear of god in me!  And i bled everyday since only very light and has to have anninternal on monday but came on typical! Really hoping hormones are to blame!!! X

  • Hi [@HME_2019]‍  

    I just wondered how you got on? Your messsge could of been written by me, as this is how I feel right now and so scared. I really hope you got some positive news