Hi

I’m sure they would have done a smear or more if you had signs of cancer. It’s just routine to reassure you, so I’d try not to worry ( easier said than done I know!) 

I’ve just seen gynaecologist at hospital & they did examinations, two cytologies & a biopsy. That was my first appointment at hospital ! So now I’ve to wait for my results and it’s a looooong wait. 

I’m sure they all realise how agonising the wait is, but that doesn’t help! 

I’m 55 year old postmenapause showing all signs of cancer of the womb, but I’m trying to stay positive, until I get the results. 

Try rest assured they would have investigated further if you showed any symptoms. 

Hope it helps, slightly, to ease your worry x

A smear is NOT a test for cervical cancer. It is to detect abnormal cells before they reach the stage of being cancer. If cancer were suspected, you would have different gynaecological investigations. So you haven’t seem a gynaecologist yet, just a nurse? If the nurse had seen anything of real concern, she would not have told you it doesn’t look too bad- you would have been referred to a gynaecologist. 

Despite the fact that I have actually had advanced cervical cancer, I get the impression you are not really prepared to accept what I’m saying. You are getting yourself in such a panic with your self diagnosis I think you really need to try and calm yourself and listen to people who’ve actually been through this. You do not have the symptoms of stage 4b cervical cancer..I’ve yet to meet a woman with this who didn’t have very bad bleeding, in fact pretty horrific bleeding,  but you say you haven’t had bleeding. Occasional burning when you wee is also not indicative of advanced cervical cancer. The pain and symptoms of advanced cervical cancer are awful and relentless, not occasional. I m speaking from experience. 

You need to see your gp in order to be referred to an appropriate specialist on the basis of your symptoms, IF the gp thinks such a referral is required. 

I saw a gynaecologist, she was a doctor at the hospital. I went because I felt an abnormality inside my vagina and it was burning. Other than that I've had pelvic/back pain and aching pain in my knees/legs for months but GP said it was because I'm overweight with vitamin D definciency, plus I've had IBS type symptoms and feeling full but not needed to go to the toilet which they also said was IBS and didn't do much more investigation.

I went to my GP again 3 weeks ago because of headaches, vision issues, tiredness, breathlessness, chest tightness and they said it was migraines and anxiety and sent me for blood tests / urine test but because of covid those are not until Wednesday. 
 

I'm worried because all of those things Ive been to my GP about over the months are symptoms of late stage cervical cancer, coupled with the bleeding ectropion on my cervix. I'm annoyed that the Gynecologist didn't send me for any more tests and just told me to go for a smear even though my urine test came back quite abnormal when she knows kidney issues are a problem of later stage CC. She just did a swab and sent me away with canisten. She didn't ask if I had any other symptoms such as back pain or pelvic pain, she just examined me and sent me away with little reassurance other than "go for a smear test ASAP" how could I not be worried??

I'm trying not to diagnose myself and I will be going for a smear tomorrow hopefully but of all the ladies I've spoken to who have/had stage 3-4 they've said they shared a lot of my symptoms and have told me that time is of the essence here.
 

it's hard not to be scared when you have 90% of them symptoms except for bleeding and discharge. I'm not trying to diminish yours (or anyone else's) struggles/experience I am simply a 23 year old woman who is absolutely petrified and feels lost because nobody is taking me seriously that's all x

I understand your fear. Believe me. But you are assuming you have late stage cervical cancer without a confirmed diagnosis. Ectropion can bleed easily but isn’t cancer.. Did she look at your cervix? Tumours can be very visible to the naked eye and still not be stage 4a/b. I’ve never heard of a gynaecologist suspecting cervical cancer and recommending a smear, and I’ve been dealing with this disease for 18 months, speaking to dozens and dozens of other women who have this cancer. But you say you’ve spoken to ladies with advanced cervical cancer? I apologise if I have misunderstood, but you have also said in another post you believe you have late stage cervical cancer. You simply cannot assume or know what is wrong without a confirmed diagnosis.

it does seem your gp isn’t listening to what you’re saying about your many symptoms so I would definitely be concerned about that. I do not assume you are trying to diminish my experience-I know all too well what advanced cervical cancer feels like, so sincerely hope your tests don’t reveal you have this. 

Hi how did you get on they found the same on me and mentioned cervical cancer they said not to worry to much as my smear didnt show abnormal cells but I'm still worried 

Calcium deposits on cervix 

But if been suffering pain for around 3 month now that's why they did a ultra sound internal 

Hi Sch1234

I’m not sure if you meant to reply to me? Maybe it was intended to be for the original poster? It’s just that I actually did have cervical cancer so may not be the most appropriate person to respond to you. Hopefully the original poster or someone else may jump on who has suffered from calcium deposits on the cervix as that’s not something I’ve heard of or know anything about. Hopefully you’ll find out more soon.

Hi hun thank you for replying. 

Yes was for the lady who had deposits on cervix. 

Was told after ultrasound last week that there was calcium deposits on my cervix and this can be caused from cervical cancer but I shouldnt worry too much because my smear 3 month ago didnt find abnormal cells. I'm still worried though. Iv been referred to gyne non urgent. Thanks again for your time I really appreciate it x

Hi Sch1234

The results from your recent smear showing no abnormal cells is a good thing. Also, the fact that your referral is non urgent means they must not be concerned about this being anything serious, which is also positive. I know it’s difficult not to be concerned, but I hope you don’t have too long to wait for your appointment and it puts your mind at rest. Let us know how you get on if you can. x

Dr today she is amazing. 

She reassured me its extremely unlikely. And looked at cervix said it looked healthy she does not know why there is deposits but gyne will look. 

I dont know how all you ladies do it. Just hearing the C word made me so anxious. You really are all so brave. If I can ever help anyone in anyway I will. I'm gonna do more things for cancer next year. Thanks for your time. I'll let you know what gyne say. Sending love to you all 

Oh, that’s such good news! It’s certainly tough being told you have cancer but we all get on as best we can. And it’s lovely that you’ll try and help others..many of us try to do that as best we can. You can relax now! x