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Tomorrow I will get results from colposcopy after my pap came back high risk HPV. Last years pap was clear. Does high risk HPV on pap mean I have it. What should I expect tomorrow? I’m 57 and been with same partner for 38 years
Hello. i am reaching out here as I am worrying so could do with some advice. i have been having irregular bleeding and will bleed for around 30 days at a time. I bleed after intercourse and sometimes it is painful too. This has been going on for a...
Hi Just been diagnosed,consultant believes 2B from examination,have had MRI and await biopsy results..was told surgery or radiation treatment and wondered why surgery only if earlier stage?I would appreciate any advice:) Thanks
Hi everyone, my sister has just been diagnosed with stage 3c1 cervical cancer, she has a 4.5cm tumour and it is also in her pelvic lymph nodes, she also lives in Spain and I am finding this so difficult, so I am here for info and advice, I just want...
Hi it was this day last week I found out that I have cervical cancer and it is this Wednesday that I find out what stage I am 3 or 4 and what plan we will be setting in place where appointments are concerned but I am really scared to find out and I...
I have decide to do a fundraiser to raise money for cervical cancer and I feel so positive to do it I have to walk 50 miles by January I am doing this for me and other women that are going through the same thing as me I just thought this would be...
Hi I was wondering what treatment timescales everyone has faced/ is dealing with following diagnosis? 10 weeks after I spoke with the consultant and diagnosis was confirmed I’m still waiting for an operation date. I was given an 8-12 weeks timeframe but...
Hello,I called the dr for some ear drops 2 weeks ago which he gave me a script for then an hour later he phoned me and said back in 2018 a blood test was flagged with anaemia and high platelet of 467,I was unaware of this so he said I need to have another...
Hi guys, just a brief background, i went for my first smear test back in August and received results that i have mild changes so was booked in for colposcopy. when my doctor looked with the colposcopy he said that he could see mild changes but took a...
I’m a 31 year old female who have just been diagnosed with stage 1a1 cervical cancer. im just so scared of the next steps and really struggling to come to terms with my diagnosis. I would love to hear other’s stories if possible
