I'm sorry to hear you're feeling this way but I'm glad you've joined as you are not alone. Many members here who have been diagnosed with cervical cancer will know what you're going through right now so if you're able to tell us a bit more about yourself and your situation our members will then be able to offer their support and advice.
To hear you have survived is already a comfort to me. I have heard so many bad things about it. I have not yet been diagnosed but the symptoms I have are impossible to ignore because there is little others explanation of them. I was wondering if you had any symptoms that looking no back, were tell-tale signs.
Thank you in advance.
I am 28 and recently went to the GP with heavy, long-recurring discharge. My smear test was about six months overdue so I had that around the same time. I have tested positive for the HPV virus with low-grade dyskaryosis. Because I ignored the discharge for quite some time, I feel that something is badly wrong. I am booked in for a coloscopy and I am worried that I will be in the advanced stages as I left it so long. Any advice you can give would be appreciated. Far from wanting reassurance, I would just like it made clear to me so that when the inevitable does happen, I am in not in so much of a shock.
The point at which I knew something was wrong was when I had a bloody, smelly discharge. Before that, I had symptoms of bleeding between periods, missing periods altogether and a constant cramping pain. I became easily fatigued. I was very constipated and lost weight very quickly. One other thing is that I always felt that pressure like I had to urinate but when I tried, nothing came out (at times).
In my case, I hadn't been to have a pelvic/pap test in over 15 years (so stupid of me). I was a heavy smoker (even more stupid of me). So, I am not sure how long the cancer had been growing I was at stage 2A when diagnosed. I also had been diagnosed with the high risk HPV. So, I had chemo and radiation and it's been 4 and a half years. Let me know how your appointment goes and try not to worry too much.
Hi there, I'm going through something similar. I went to my gp about reoccurring thrush, she examined me and couldn't see my cervix due to thrush so I had 2 week course if fluconazole. 2 weeks later thrush cleared but constant heavy discharge still there, GP said cervix looked inflamed and bumpy. Urgent referral for colposcopy. In mean time go for the smear I had booked if it's sooner than later appointment. I had my smear today which is 11 yrs from my last. The smear was painful and I have had some bleeding and pelvic pain since (never happened last time) my other symptoms have been no periods for 4 months at a time. My gynecologist hospital appointment is in September but my GP wants it brought forward. I'm a single working mum of 4 and I can't help but feel nervous.
welcome to the site, lots of lovely people on here
I have cervical cancer stage 2b, just started my treatment, so far so good.
What took me me to the doctors was after I went to the bathroom, I wiped myself and there was blood in my discharge when there should have been, I had a internal examination and was told I had a ulcer on my cervix, then I had a ct scan and MRI scan and was diagnosed with cervical cancer.
If you have any questions then feel to ask away, your not alone
Gosh I totally feel more you because sometimes the agonising wait to have tests done and then wait for results is worse than knowing exactly what you're dealing with. Cervical cancer wouldn't necessarily explain you feeling unwell and experiencing the sort of symptoms you're describing but a smear test is so important in knowing for sure. Usually cervical cancer takes between 10 and 15 years to develop so it's likely you're in earlier stages if at all because you haven't had a smear in seven years. Catching it earlier obviously makes it more treatable. Is there any way you can get an earlier appointment or even going private for one as two weeks is such a long time when your mind is in overdrive like this. I wish you all the luck and if you ever need to talk, I can lend an ear. Xxx
I am sorry you are not feeling well but taking steps to find out what is wrong is the right thing to do. I hadn't had a smear test in 15 years and I was a heavy smoker when I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Mine was 2A so it was treatable/curable. Once you know what is going on and can rule things out you can work on feeling better. It is amazing how worrying can make you feel so drained! Lots of us ladies have been in the same boat, we understand! Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.
