Scared cervical cancer?

Hiya, I'm a 29 year old mum of 5, for the past three months I've been spotting between periods and after intercourse, I also have quite heavy mucus type discharge at times and bad back pain. I got referred for a colposcopy of 2nd Oct but was unable to have it done because I found if too painful, the consultant mentioned possibly having it done with a spinal anesthesia, since then I have been messed around and now have to go back to my gp and start all over again. I had a normal smear in June 2018 but I am petrified its cervical cancer and cant stop thinking the worst xxx

  • Hi Butterflygirl23,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. It's of course understandable to feel worried when there is this uncertainty - try not to expect the worst and just carry on as normally as possible until you find out more. I know this can be easier said than done.

    It's good that you're having it checked out, and I hope it's not too much longer until you can have a further test.

    I see you've found some others in the forum who are in a similar situation, so hopefully it is helping to speak to others.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator