hi all, just seeking some advice, as some of you know i am being treated for blader cancer, well at the min i am clear, but have to go back in hospital in jan for a bladder biopsy, just to make sure nones come back. well what i am worrying about is is had a smear a month ago, i all ways keep up to date with them, usually theu all come back fine, but yesterday i got a letter about my last 1, it says there are boarderline changes, and have to go for another smear in may next year, nothing really to worry about they sometimes sort themselves out. well this is my worry im not sure whether to push things a bit, or just leave it, i am a bit worried incase its somethin a bit more serious and should try an get it sorted b4 next may. or am i worrying over nothin, just would like some advice please, my dr is good at fobbing me off so just really wanted some advice of here b4 i go and try to explain my concerns to him, thanks for reading diane
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I think I would ring up the cancerbackup nurses to check out this query! They arent here though over the weekend. If the Smear test showed a few abnormal cells the first line would be a repeat smear in a few months - if it was definate cancer cells action would be demanded. I dont think it is too much to wrry about but as I say check with the nurse helpline on Monday. Best wishes Jools
Hello Diane. If I were you I would go to the local family planning clinic and get another smear done. To double check everything and I would certainly push things along. Maybe try to change doctors if you feel yours is being unhelpful. After all its your life you're dealing with here not the doctors. I have had cousins and friends with abnormal smears, and they had them burnt out, about 15 years ago. It never reccured. So try not to worry too much. Best wishes.
If you hadn't just got over cancer, I'd say be happy you don't need another smear test until May (because, God knows, nobody likes them, do they?) But since you've just had a worrying time, I don't think you need more worry on top of it all to set you back. So if I were in your shoes, I'd insist on another test now if not sooner. Just to put your mind at rest. And if there is anything wrong, it wants sorting now, not next year! If you get back onto the people who sent you the letter and explain your background, they may well call you back sooner. They may not know you've already had cancer.
thank u all 4 replying i know in the back of my mind i am feeling a bit worried and i will try and talk to some 1 on monday just to try and get a specilists point of veiw as well. i go for my preop this coming thursday so i could also ask who ever does it, they might have an idea, thanks again, i all ways know u can rely on good peoples advice on here xx
Hi Diane I dont think you have too much to worry about They told you the cancer had ghone from the bladder and the January check up (bi-opsy) is just to make sure they were right.
Like me though you will always have dubts there If you have then ask for answers, and be firm.
Just sit back for now , enjoy christmas and then in January start asking questions.
You know ive been with you all the way and always will be so keep positive Diane and take care love jimxxx
