I might have cervical cancer

In August last year I had bleeding after sex and was told I had an ectropion. Following this I had severe urine infections with one effecting my pancreas and no symptoms until I was literally urinating blood. I had two more UTIs in September and then in November I started to experience severe pain during sex, extreme discomfort in my lower stomach and back pain. The only time I got relief was taking cystitis sachets. In December we saw more doctors and I was told to take a chlamydia test which was negative. On an examination I was told my cervix was inflamed but doctors have passed me back and forth between urology and gynaecologists ever since. No pain relief works, I am constantly in discomfort in my vaginal area and when I go to the loo at all. Yesterday I had another speculum exam and the female doctor said my cervix was extremely inflamed and I am going to a specialist on Monday. They seem to think I might have cervical cancer and I’m extremely scared. A lot of the symptoms match up and I’m worried that the ectropion may not be that at all. I am unable to function everyday, I have no appetite and I’m constantly exhausted. I have lower back pain also and struggle to urinaye at all. I’m very scared it is cervical cancer and just wanted to know what treatment I would have if it is. I’m only 18 and I’m so scared. 

  • Hey there,

    Im not surprised you are so scared. Its been going on a while, youre in so much discomfort and you still havent found out whats going on, the worry must be awful. 

    When you go to see the specialist on Monday tell her/him that you feel like this. Be honest and say that youre in pain constantly and youre extremely worried and have basically put your life on hold as a result. You need to know whats wrong and if it is anything to worry about and maybe even ask for a bit of extra support. Its not much to ask is it?Dont be afraid to speak up.

    My daughter is 20 now but when she was 17 she had a scare and even though I didnt leave her side she was still petrified. She ended up with sepsis but did get better. The amount of stress she was under because of it though was awful and I really hope you can get some idea of whats happening on Monday. Do you have any support? Is anybody going with you? 

    Lets hope someone comes along here soon with some more advice for you because this is awful for you especially so young.

    Take care and let us know if you need to talk and how it goes on Monday.

    Tracy