lletz treatment

Hi, 

 

Last year I had a smear test which showed abnormal cells, and high risk HPV. I went to the colposcopy clinic and they took a biopsy, it showed CIN1, they decided to wait and see and repeat the smear in a year....Fast forward...  I've had the repeat smear, exactly the same result, I've been to the hospital for a biopsy and the results from that were CIN1 - 2 and I need Lletz in a months time.... I feel so unbelievably anxious about this, what is the procedure like?

 

I'm 35 and have kept on top of my smears, so the rational part of my brain is saying that the lletz will be very effective, but I can't help but worry and I have health anxiety! 

  • Hello Figgy85

    I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling so anxious at the moment. It's understandable that you're feeling the way you are especially as you've mentioned that you struggle with health anxiety anyway. 

    I wanted to suggest that you have a look at two pages on the Jo's Trust website about LLETZ. You'll find some information here that may be useful as well as this video that may offer you some reassurance about the procedure. 
    I hope that all goes smoothly. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn

    Cancer Chat moderator