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Urgent referral after smear

Marley10
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Hi,

I had a routine smear test done last Friday, after it was done, the nurse said she could see a lump on my cervix and didn't know wherher it was a polyp or something more sinister. I was then rushed straight to the doctor so she could give a second opinion. She also wasn't sure what it was and has sent an urgent 2 week referral to go to the hospital and see a Gynecologist. I wondered whether anyone could offer any support/advice or if anyone has been through something similar? I am going out of my mind with worry and can't help but think the worst.

A few times I have had abnormal bleeding (between periods) as it wasn't every month or consistent, I put it down to the contraceptive pill. I have also been bleeding since the smear test. 

thank you 

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    Hi there it's good they have put you on the 2 week path. If you have polyps they can be removed and dont necessarily mean it's anything nasty. Please keep in contact and let me know I too am suffering with anxiety due to worry xx

  • Offline in reply to Anxious13

    Hi 

    thanks for taking the time to read and reply to my post. I'm so worried, because the nurse said it could be a polyp but really wasn't sure, I cannot get the worst case scenario out of my head. the doctor taking a look was meant to reassure me but due to her not knowing what it was either, I've ended up worrying even more. The bleeding is now making me panic too. Waiting is the hardest part, I can't think about anything else!

    sorry to hear that you're worrying too, do you mind me asking your situation? 

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    i last monday was diagnosed with endometrial cancer i have this week had an MRI and a CT scan to see if it is contained.

    Eversince my whole life has been taken over with the worry and anxiety and i have had to see my gp

     

    Try not to worry i last yr had polyps and a thickened womb and everything was ok just had them removed etc.  Unfortunately this yr not so lucky x

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    Hi Marley

    It needs a gynaecologist to do the investigation...my gp didn’t make any comment on what she could see, she just referred me on the 2 week pathway for a specialist to investigate. I actually didn’t ask what her opinion was, because she would have just been taking a guess and I didn’t want that extra stress. 

    If it is a polyp, that can be removed in day case surgery and if it’s not then you will be assessed for further treatment. It’s hard not to worry, I know, but until you know what you’re dealing with try not to go to worst case scenario and don’t google or you’ll drive yourself crazy! xx

  • Offline in reply to Anxious13

    have u had any appts sent to u yet for tests ? x

  • Offline in reply to Minska

     I totally agree with Minska there are some good friends on here x

  • Offline in reply to Anxious13

    I am so very sorry to hear your news, I will keep everything crossed for you that it has not spread. Least now they have caught it they can look at the best course of treatment for you. Sending lots of postive vibes your way x 

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