Hello Ktlettice and welcome to Cancer Chat, 

You did really well to go and see the doctor about your lymph nodes and also to insist on a referral and a smear. Try not to worry too much though about the HPV positive result - so many ladies here have had this before and I hope they will be along shortly to reassure you about it all. You can read more about treatment for abnormal cervical cells on this page and you will also be able to find out more about what to expect from the colposcopy here. 

With regards to your other symptoms and in particular your lymph node issues, I think it would be worth talking to a doctor about your fears that these might be related to your abnormal smear results. Your doctor will be best placed to tell you more about this and whether these are two separate issues or not. I hope that you can get all these symptoms investigated and that you feel better soon. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Thankyou so much just someone listening really helps put my mind at ease x

You're most welcome Ktlettice! I've just come across a new thread by [@Kim89]‍ who is in the same situation as you and has had the colposcopy, so a good person for you to chat to! You can find her post here and feel free to respond if you wish.

I hope this helps!

Lucie

Hi ive just been reading your story i also had a swollen lymph node in my groin on left side the doctor told me its because i have a weak immune system mine is still large i had a very bad chest infection 7 month ago when i was pregnant and he said due to having the infection that was the reason my lymph nodes had swollen but i told him it was only the one in the groin i checked all the rest and they seemed fine he said not all lymph nodes enlarge through infection it is still large hope your ok at colposcopy my nurses were really nice and explained evrything in so much detail i felt very reassured the only part i was frightened of was the needle it hurt the first time and after that i couldnt feel a thing but hurt for few seconds and i was totally fine couldnt feel anything my heart raced alot when tje numbing started to work but that is totally normal then i was fine was just like having period cramps when i got back home now just waiting on results is the worst part for me because i suffer bad with anxiety but nurse told me not to worry and it was defonatly not cancer so taking her word for it cos surely she wouldnt be allowed to say that if she had any doubts at all been a proffesional x

Thanks so much for this , yeah the waiting is the worst even waiting for the date for appointment is testing , but your story has definitely helped reassure me ill keep you uodated also thanks again x

He also said mine wasnt hard and bounced away when pushed and felt rubbery on which is also a good sign. it is when there really hard and dont move when they get concerned. Do yours feel like there moving xx

Mine were movable but definitely harder now ,thats why i was so concerned as i asked for a smear due to all the different symptoms ive had ,the only reason i came across them was because i had no sensation in the top of my right leg and it used to feel heavy ,then after a few months of this i realized my lymph nodes were swollen x

Hi i ve been trying to find you! Hospital rang me this morning to tell me i had CIN2 and all had been removed and ive been discharged back to gp for smear in 6months time so feeling very relieved to say the least please keep me updated how you get on take care xx

Just seen this post yeah did it feel like an ache thats what i had top of my left leg i used to sit tapping it and it just felt heavy all time its ok now tho yea i thought mine werenquiet hard but they said they were rubbery hope you get sorted xx

Omg thats amazing news so pleased for you gives me so much hope thankyou so much ,really cheered me up ,chuffed for you x