Cervical cancer symptoms

So I went to the doctor's yesterday due to the fact I have had bleeding after sex for around 7-8 months now and I am over due my smear test due to covid. Whilst I was there the doctor performed an internal examination and found that I also have abnormal discharge on my cervix. She took some swabs to send off so now I'm just waiting for the results. I'm worried that something might be wrong as I know this can be signs of cervical cancer. Has anyone else has this? What was your diagnosis? 

  • Hello Natlou92, 

    I just wanted to welcome you to our forum. I hope you won't have to wait too long for your swab results. I can imagine it must be a very stressful time for you as you are 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