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9 Month wait for Colposcopy

SarahA11
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Hello all. 

First of all, thank you so much for this forum. It's really helped me to hear all your stories. 
I received my first abnormal smear result (in Jan) on my third smear test, with a positive result for HPV. I have been invited for a colposcopy, however due to the pandemic my appointment is not until September. I understand the NHS is under enormous pressure atm, but can't help but worry that I have to wait for 9 months for the examination. 

Thanks again, 

Sarah 

  • Hi Sarah,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. It's good to hear that you've found the forum helpful.

    This does sound like a long wait and I can understand this must be a little unsettling. One thing you could do potentially do is to call the hospital and say you are available if there are any other cancellations (if you can be available at shorter notice).

    Other than that, if you'd like to talk things through with our nurses about this, who may be able to advise and offer some support, you can reach them on 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hi Sarah I know how scary this is for you, 20 years ago I had (what they called at the time) 'moderate abnormal cells' removed- and no issues since I may add.

    My eldest daughter is 26 she had her 2nd abnormal smear last month (because her first a year ago was abnormal they wanted to repeat in 12months) and her colposcopy is next week. If they are happy for you to wait until September it would suggest they are pretty un concerned about what they found. Mind we they had us believe they were unconcerned about my daughter's but she has had no real wait at all, I am hoping she has been bumped because technically its been over a year and there is a strong family history of cancers.

    Please try not to worry too much, if it was urgent they absolutely would find an appointment for much sooner. 

    Our local hospital is one of the busiest in London with covid too so I know it's true.  I also know it's easy for me to say try not to worry and that you will, its natural, but at least try not to let it consume you.

    I'm terrified at the moment for me and my daughter as we both go through very different worries, I know about hers but daren't burden my family with mine.

    Good luck, and remember you can go back to your GP any time and if anything changes they can request you to be seen more urgently. Xx

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    Thanks so much for the reply. Yes, this is what I've been told. I only have boarderline changes, which is apparently very common and may just clear up on their own. I hope all is well with your daughter. Very tricky times for everyone atm. 
     

    Yes, my GP have advised me to keep an eye and if I notice any changes to contact them. Thanks again xx

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