Waiting on cervical biopsy results

Hello,

I'm new to this chat and currently driving myself insane. I'm 34 and a mum of a 7 year old boy. I have always attended my smear tests and a year before having my son I had abnormal cells and a biopsy sent but no further treatment needed. Just more frequent check ups.

All of my smears since came back normal until my recent one in July this year.  I recieved a letter after missed phone calls from colposcopy saying an appointment had been made for me as CIN3 and severe dyskaryosis with moderate changes had been detected. 

At my colposcopy appointment my consultant said it was unusual for such a high grade change in a short space of time. He took 2 biopsys and said he wanted to wait on results before performing any treatments. That was on 6th September. 

I have been back and forward to my gp from the beginning of this year with constant pelvic, hip, leg ,lower back pain, constant period like cramps and feeling beyond exhausted. However it wasn't until after my biopsys that I learned this can all be symptoms of cervical cancer so I have been worried to say the least. 

I rang the clinic today to ask if there was any update on my results. The receptionist said my results are back but the doctor is off this week! And they will send a letter with results. I'm just finding it very frustrating now knowing my results are there and I don't know what they say. Would the lab have sent my results to my GP also or does the consultant have to write his report 1st? 

Sorry for such a long post x

  • Hello there, how terribly frustrating that another doctor couldn't ring or see you with your results.  I am afraid I cannot help you with your questions but I too had biopsies taken on 6 September and still waiting for results of those and an MRI.  I hope you don't have to wait too long and that it is good news for you.  Please let us know how you get on and good luck x

  • Hi. Thank you for your reply. It's just such an emotional time. It's very hard not to think about it every minute. I've been keeping myself busy with work etc but it's always there in the back of your mind isn't it! 

    Can I ask if you had any symptoms? Wish you all the best for your results too! There was no mention of another doctor being in the clinic to look at them so I just have to wait it out a little longer as my gp said she has to wait on the report also. X

     

  • Hi, the only symptoms I have had a dull pelvic pain and lower back pain which I have had a long time but I fell in a water park about 3 years ago and just thought it was something I had to put up with.  I haven't had any bleeding in between periods but it is uncomfortable having sex.  My GP gave me an internal examination and said she felt swelling.  I've had two ultrasound scans and they both showed something there, had an attempted hysteroscopy but the pain was horrific so I had to have a general anaesthetic for biopsies taken and then had MRI scan a week later. I've heard nothing - the waiting is the absolute worse thing ever - yes it's always there lurking.  You forget about it then remember again. First thing in the morning is the worst when I am thinking I wonder if I will get my results today... I feel like I cannot get on with my life until I know what I am dealing with.  Feeling a bit down today about it all - and this gloomy weather isn't helping.  All the best to you x

  • You sound quite similar to me then. I put my pelvic, back hip pain etc down to my job but the cramping has got a lot worse. I don't have any bleeding either but it has become uncomfortable at times during intercourse and my cramps get a lot worse for a couple of days after.

    I didn't have an internal examination. I've had a lot of bloods and an x-ray done to check my pelvic joints etc. Absolutely, I just feel like I'm in my own world and it's hard to be cheery and positive everyday. I feel bad being so doom and gloom about the house but you just want to know the next step whatever it is and plan ahead x

  • I have had bloods taken too where my GP says I have a very high protein count which alarmed me when she said "it's like you are fighting an infection of some sort". But I am STILL waiting to hear about my results. I really though I would have had them by now and the post has just been delivered and nothing... I just want to know now. Part of me is thinking the time it is taking is good news - or it could be bad! I really don't know. I have also come off the pill after 30 odd years so my cycle is all over the place and having period like pains the past few days but I have just finished my period. But I had the most unbearable pelvic pain a few weeks ago. Luckily it only lasted a second but it was that bad I was shaking and scared it would reoccur.  I hate getting older - all these pains and worrying x

  • My inflammatory measures have been up a couple of times but normal on my recent one. Also long term pill use 15+ years. I started in my early teens as my periods were so heavy and had started to come every 2 weeks. Only break I've had is when I was pregnant.

    I do hope you hear soon. I've been trying to keep the no news good news kinda mind but it doesn't make it easier. Have you tried ringing the clinic for an update? It was 3 weeks and a day when I rang and was told they were back but no consultant to look at them x

  • Hi any word for you yet? Still nothing for me :|

  • So finally got my results yesterday. Not the news I'd hoped for but relieved I finally know something and have a date in my head.  I have to go back to hospital on 25th and discuss my results with the consultant. The receptionist couldn't really tell me much other than the abnormalities are there and the consultant will talk me through everything so I'm guessing it will be treatment on the day too but she couldn't tell me. 

  • Hi ladies, have been reading both your post and am in similar situation. 
    however your wait for your results seem so long. 
    i went to doctors Monday re abnormal bleeding which I've had for 2 years (was seen back then and was told was just due to BV) so I've always thought that till recently, I got fed up with still bleeding during sex every time. 
    she had a feel and a look and just thought it was the "eroption" so referred me, I was rang with 24 hours and an app in 48hrs! 

    The gyno team have been so fast, was shocked though to have 3 cervical biopsy's of different sizes different parts and an aspiration biopsy, while there on the bed she asked if my partner was supportive. This itself scares me.. 

    Im with you lady's, I'm trying to keep busy but can hardly think of anything else. I'm normally really positive, but the last few months I've not felt myself. Just put it down to a busy home life, busy work life. So do feel there is something wrong this time. 
    May results will be back within 2 weeks! 
     

    I wish both of you fast responses on your outcomes x
     

  • Hi, so what did they say re your results? I've not heard a thing! Getting really frustrated now.. don't know what to think.