To be scared?

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I got an abnormal smear test result, and went for a colposcopy today which confirmed "abnormal" cells and so they took a biopsy which I wont get the result from for 4 weeks.

That on its own would normally concern me, but tomorrow is 7 months since i lost my mum to cancer so i suppose i am a little more sensitive to
the issue.

AIBU to be worried about it? Even though i know its probably nothing at all to be worried about? Or am i reacting in a normal way?

YANBU, but you are dealing with it and that is the best way to recovery, if it really is the worst case scenario.

Well done for being brave and doing that.

Yanbu to worry. So sorry to hear about your mum

Abnormal cells doesn't necessarily mean cancer. There could be other explanations. I know it is difficult, but from recent personal experience I can say try not to worry. You could spend four weeks worrying for no reason.

I'm sorry about your mam. I've had abnormal cells four times now and every time it's just put itself right. Doesn't stop you worrying, but I believe that's what happens the majority of the time. X

Hello OP, the same happened to me and I had lazer treatment many years ago. I too lost my natural mother to cancer very young she was only 40. I panicked and thought that was it, but soon recovered and nothing since in 18 years.
I know its easy to say don't worry, but agree with the above post about putting itself right in the end.
So sorry to hear about your mum.

Of course your reaction is normal! But I know two people who have had this, had treatment, and are still fine now nearly 10 years on. Hope it's all ok x

YANBU to e worried, especially with your recent loss. If it's any consolation/reassurance I had about 6 years of abnormal smear results and also had a colposcopy in that time. I kept thinking it was a case of waiting for it to turn into something bad and was really worried every time I had a smear (so every 6 months) but the nurses said that I could have these cells forever and they may never turn I to anything more.

Lo an behold I had my first normal result last week and didn't fully realise how much it had hung over me until I finally had a good result.

Try and remind yourself that you're doing everything you should be and the doctors will keep an eye on you now so you have even less of a chance of it developing any further - that's what I always told myself when I worked myself up about it.

Lots of luck for a good result.

I hope you are ok. Do you have anyone in RL to support you? 7 weeks is such a long time to wait x