Hi,
I had a planned coil fitting 2 days ago, I was also due a smear so had it.
The doctor struggled, it was uncomfortable and they gave me an anaesthetic spray.
The doctor had to abandoned the coil attempt as she found a lump/ growth on my cervix, it was bleeding as she touched it and it took a little while to stop bleeding.
The GP and nurse’s behaviour changed, asking loads of questions, apologising for adding to my health issue.
Asking if I have support st home, can I attended an appointment in the next 2 weeks as it is very important I get to it.
I asked if she thinks it could be a polyp, her answer was guarded. She said “Well, its not. Typical looking polyp but I suppose it could be”.
Been referred urgently for the 2-week suspected cancer appointment. I'm now worried that it is cervical cancer, the notes she left on my file are quite negative.
I had an internal scan last July which showed I have fibroids in my uterus.
If the lump had been there as they went into my uterus would it have been seen them?
Fingers crossed it isn't anything and I'm cancer free but I also am thinking do I just have a hysterectomy anyway because of my fibroids, extreme bleeding and this growth whatever it may be if non-cancerous.
Any advice? Or help greatly received.
Thank you.
Hi Squizzy27 and welcome to our group.
The gp and nurse will be guarded in what they say as they simply don’t know what it is, so try not to read anything into that. Being on the pathway just means that you will be seen quicker, so try to see that as a positive thing.
No-one can say if this would have been picked up when you had your scan-it may not have been there then, or it is possible that it was missed if it had been there.
It would be the doctor’s decision what happens next once you are examined. Typically, he/she will ask about any symptoms and your medical history, and then will take a look inside. You may have tiny biopsies taken if they see anything unusual and these would be sent away for testing in the lab. A hysterectomy is only done when there is a medical need, not just a patient’s wishes but you can certainly ask if it might be an option.
I hope you don’t have a cancer diagnosis, but a hysterectomy can only be done for an early stage cancer so the doctor will need to establish what is wrong first before recommending this surgery if it’s appropriate.
I hope all goes well with your appointment, and please let us know how you get on.
Sarah xx
