So I had a hysteroscopy on 6th April resulting in 2 cervical polyps being removed and biopsies taken. This was due to post menopausal bleeding in February which was followed with cramps and pelvic pain a few weeks later. The initial bleeding lasted for 10 days. Consultant said he could not see all of the uterus due to scarring which he was puzzled about as I have never had any previous procedures and had 2 normal births.
Anyway, I thought I would speak to his secretary to see how long results are taking. During the conversation she had a look and told me the histology results are back. This was surprising as I did not think they would be that quick. She was going to try and get me into the consultants clinic this evening but he was fully booked so instead I get my results on 25th April.
I am still get pelvic pain and cramps and a few days ago I started getting lower back pain which has not gone away.
I feel bad news is on the horizon. I want to be positive but why would I still be having pelvic pain etc if it was just down to the polyps which have now been removed?
7 days of not knowing. I also thought about how difficult it must be for the secretary who has my results in her hands but did not say anything. She potentially has life changing news at her fingertips or news that will make someone very happy.
Anyway, that’s where I am. Best wishes to others currently in the same boat.
Hello Catsandtrees
The waiting is hard and we have all been there and understand. It is hard to focus on much else when waiting to hear.
Try to keep busy for the next week and have something planned each day- even if it is just going for a walk in the sunshine. Talk to those around you or if that feels difficult, then give the Support Line a call and talk to someone. Just sharing how you feel can help. I remember finding it harder to talk to those I loved about my diagnosis until I knew all the facts. Once I knew for sure and I knew what would be happening, I could then answer their natural questions.
For me I had a good idea that it was going to be bad news as I asked the nurse who did my biopsy so I sort of prepared myself for the worst but tried to keep an open mind- that there might be other reasons for the symptoms and that not everyone with them has cancer.
The main thing is that you had some concerning symptoms and that you did the right thing in getting checked. Without the biopsy results no one can say for sure but if it is then it is better to know earlier.
I hope that you get some positive news at your appointment but in the meantime we are here if you need us.
Jane
