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Changes to cervix and high risk HPV

Jcaa1988
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Hi just looking for some positive stories on cell changes and high risk hpv as I'm going out of my mind with worry.

I had a colposcopy about 3 weeks ago as they said there are changes and I have high risk hpv.

I think I have had hpv for a while as I've had wart like things on my cervix for years,the doctor had a look and said everything looks normal so I left it at that.

Now finding this out I'm worried sick that it has progressed into cancer. I have 3 children and I smoke.

But really am stopping smoking and I'm taking shittake mushroom extract capsules as I researched and said it's good for clearing up hpv infections.

I've spoken with my partner and I'm just worrying even if hpv does clear up what if he gives it back to me?

My doctor also found a lump in my breast and I've had swollen lymph nodes all over the right side of my body for 9 years since I had my son, I'm really worrying I've had cancer for years and the doctors have done nothing to find out what is going on. I've been fobbed off so many times. 

Just feeling so horrible and like I don't want to be here anymore because the worry is so bad. Positive replies only, I couldn't deal with negative ones, thanks for reading x

  • Welcome to the forum Jcaa although I'm very sorry for the worry this is causing.

    Many members within our community have had similar results so you're not alone and I'm sure some of them will be along soon to share their stories and positive outcomes with you but whilst you wait I hope these HPV FAQs will help ease your mind. I hope this information we have about cell changes will be useful as well but if you'd like to talk things through with someone then you're very welcome to give our team of cancer nurses a call tomorrow on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines will be open between 9a.m - 5p.m (Monday - Friday).

    Worry, stress and anxiety can bring about many thoughts and feelings but if you ever find yourself feeling a bit overwhelmed, do be sure to reach out for support, as you've done so here on the forum. Anxiety UK have a lot of information and resources that can help calm the mind in situations like these and Samaritans are always available to listen and offer support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 116 123. 

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Steph

    Hi steph, thank you so much for your kind reply. These phone numbers are good to have as to be honest I felt I couldn't go on the other day. It's just so hard to ease my mind when I don't know the results and exactly what stage the changes are at, she said it looks like low grade changes perhaps to medium but my anxiety is telling me she was lying and it's something bad

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