Cervical Cancer scare

Hi everyone!

Currently going out of my mind with worry, i'm 26 and on the depo i've recently just had my 3rd shot but i've been on it before and never had any problems so i don't think it's that.

 

Ive been bleeding everyday for months not content heavy blood but there is always something there when i wipe or in my underwear. When i have intercourse there is always quite abit of blood after. I have had really bad lower back pain for about 6 months now, Only when i've been sat down but i haven't had an injury.

I had my smear test don't nearly 2 years ago and was fine and i went to the drs last week for them to look at me, she said i have a very small patch of redness on my 'cervical os' and has referred me to the gynaecologist on an urgent referral but this can still take 3 weeks to get my appointment! So i'm currently waiting and i've basically diagnosed myself with it already. Anybody else been in this situation?

 

thanks in advance

  • Hello Daniella26, 

    You've done the right thing to go to the doctor's last week and it's good they have referred you to be seen by a gynaecologist. I hope you won't have to wait too long for your appointment. I can imagine it must be a very stressful time for you while waiting to find out more.

    I know it is really hard but try not to worry too much or anticipate what it might be. The best thing to do to avoid thinking too much about this is to keep busy and distracted if you can and avoid looking things up online. I can imagine it is hard for you to do this at the moment but it will help you feel a little less anxious. 

    I hope you will also hear from others here who have been through all this before and that they will be along soon to share their story with you. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that everything turns out fine. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator