Welcome to Cancer Chat, VG4.

I'm sorry to hear that the nurse who ran your smear test appeared to have found something while she was taking the swab and that what she said is, understandably, making you concerned.

Since I don't have a medical background, I'm afraid I can't answer your question, but if you think that speaking to one of our nurses might help before getting your results, feel free to ring them on this number: 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday, between 9 a.m - 5 p.m. 

I hope all goes well for you, VG4.

Best wishes,

Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hey VG4,

I don't know what area you live in but I'm in Hampshire and my recent smear result (which detailed mild changes and a colposcopy appointment) came through around 1 week after my smear test. I think any longer, like 6 weeks, then it indicates a clear result so hang in there x 

Hi Renata

Thank you very much for your reply and contact number for the nurses.  I may just give them a call, even just for a bit of reassurance or advice. 

Hi scared78

Thank you so much for replying.  I'm in Scotland.  I'm hoping that is the case I'm just anxious and probably overthinking things but I just can't help it I hope everything goes OK for you. Sending love & hugs xx

Hi VG4

Just to add that 6 weeks wouldn’t make a difference even if you had abnormal cells. That was my time between diagnosis and treatment starting for cervical cancer and many ladies are longer than that. This is typically very slow growing..so please try not to worry before knowing what’s going on. x