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Bellesboo2 · 24/01/2020 13:25

I've just come back from a smear to be told that they've located a mass inside the vagina. Doesnt appear to be coming from the cervix directly, more the walls.
Doctor is uncertain as he couldnt see much more.
I've now been referred to gaenocology for an urgent appointment and the C word was thrown around... my head is a mess, I'm only 34 with two young children.
I'm trying to rack my brains for any symptoms and I cant recall anything.. no bleeding, no pain. Just the odd bout of bloating here and there.

I guess I'm just here for virtual friends as I dont really have any IRL.

Thanks for reading.

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Bellesboo2 · 24/01/2020 14:02

Sending you hugs too Betty
My plan is to keep busy this wknd to distract my mind until the appointment.
Think dinner out in our fave restaurant may be in order.

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glitterbiscuits · 24/01/2020 14:04

@Bellesboo2
Handhold from me and also for @BettyAll1

Not knowing is awful.
Hopefully it's just a polyp or something equally useless!

TimeForDinnerDinnerDinner · 24/01/2020 14:04

Flowers handheld from me xxxx

okiedokieme · 24/01/2020 14:05

You will be seen within two weeks, as scary as it is there's lots of benign growths, I've had several removed over the years, waiting for the histology is the worst bit. Remember that the smear meant that they noticed it quicker ...

Will be thinking about you Thanks

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Bellesboo2 · 24/01/2020 14:08

I was very over due on the smear, which I'm embarrassed about now.
But I wasnt putting it off, I knew I had to go and just forgot and kept forgetting.
I guess I'm paying for that choice now.

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novacaneforthepain · 24/01/2020 14:09

Hand hold from me OP
I had a smear a few years back and the nurse said my cervix was lumpy..like a cauliflower. She then Googled images to show me what she meant and all that came up on the screen in front of me was the C word. I was convinced I had it. She wrote in capital letters URGENT in bright red and circled it on the referral letter in front of me. I was terrified
I never heard anything for a few weeks and when I called the doctors they said she had forgot to send the referral. Honestly I was beside myself.

Finally saw a specialist who within seconds told me it was a very standard side effect of the contraception I was on and no need to worry it will go on it's own.

Just thought a positive story could help.

Good luck

foxychox · 24/01/2020 14:15

Another handhold and hoping you get seen quickly...Flowers

HaileySherman · 24/01/2020 14:22

Sending good thoughts your way. No need to panic unless you know something is really wrong. Easier said than done, I know. If it makes you feel better, in my late teens i had a similar experience and it turned out to be scarring that thickened (like celluloid or something, sorry it was over 2 decades ago). The first doctor had not seen anything like it before and had the same emergency reaction your has had. I ended up fine and actually just leaving it alone, it improved over time by itself. Good luck, positive thoughts!

SomethingBlue22 · 24/01/2020 14:32

Do what you need to do to get through the next few days whether that is treating yourself or hiding in bed. I hope you get seen quickly and that it isn't serious. Flowers

jessycake · 24/01/2020 14:32

Handhold here too , my daughter is a healthcare assistant and said lots of things are treated as if they were cancer until proven not to be . So although it is very worrying there is a good chance it will be something less serious and I am keeping my fingers crossed that this it the case x

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Bellesboo2 · 24/01/2020 14:32

Thank you hailey and nova! That's helped me not jump to instant conclusions

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Bellesboo2 · 24/01/2020 14:37

I've decided not to go into work this evening. Not sure if that's being overly precious I dont know?

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BettyAll1 · 24/01/2020 15:03

Not being overly precious at all. It might take your mind off things or you might end up crying the entire time, it’s your call.

BettyAll1 · 24/01/2020 15:04

You could always go then come home if you don’t feel up to it.

TiddlestheCat · 24/01/2020 15:06

Hi,
I've just done a Google for you. Vaginal cancer is extremely rare. However, all sorts of cysts and other lumps and bumps are fairly common, especially after having had children. The Dr is not going to want to take any chances, so you'll need to be referred to Gynae as they have all the correct prodding/poking equipment and big torches etc. Honestly, I really think that they are just being cautious. I know that it's extremely hard not to worry, but you are going to have to distract yourself as best as possible over the weekend. Plan some busy days out/long walks/cinema etc. You're panicking right now. And that's affecting your clarity of thought and causing you to jump to worst case scenarios. Cup of tea, some uplifting music and then keep busy over the weekend! X

Tattooedmama · 24/01/2020 16:04

Hand hold, hope its not too long of a wait for you Flowers

Tobeornottobe13 · 24/01/2020 18:21

Hi OP,
I am a doctor, and working in gynae at the moment. We recently removed a polyp from a lady's vaginal wall. It was sent for testing and was completely benign. She hadn't had symptoms or bleeding either, and only presented when it began to protrude out of the vagina. At your age hopefully this is the likely diagnosis, but an urgent referral is correct to be on the safe side!!
Hope that gives you some reassurance, and try not to worry too much. Flowers

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Bellesboo2 · 03/02/2020 11:27

Thank you everyone for all your kind words and support.
Update: I have just been to see the gaenocologist preparing for a biopsy, only to get there and the doctor has said he cant see or feel a mass whatsoever and was sent straight home!
I'm beyond relieved dont get me wrong, I'm just confused. How could a doctor get it so wrong? How could he tell me he could see and feel a mass but it's now non existent?
I'm trying the gaenocologist word on this, given hes the specialist but I'm just lost for words

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Bellesboo2 · 03/02/2020 11:29

Sorry meant to say, how could the GP get it so wrong? I'll trust the gaenocologist as this is his speciality, but so much worrying for nothing.

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Justwantapeacefullife · 03/02/2020 11:35

Great news op! It could be that the lump has gone, or the gp mistook your normal anatomy for something unusual. Either way, fab they were on the ball and I would agree to trust the gynaecologist as they are the experts. What a relief for you!

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Bellesboo2 · 03/02/2020 11:42

The gaenocologist was extremely confused. It didnt help that following the appointment with the gp where he threw around the words cancer and mast, I also received some cancer uk leaflets in the post.
I understand this is probs normal practice, but so unnecessary and worrying.

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Sparklingbrook · 03/02/2020 11:45

Blimey Bellesboo2 I have just read the whole thread. That is such a relief but gave you a very worrying weekend. Is it too early for Wine?

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Bellesboo2 · 03/02/2020 11:47

Never too early Grin

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Therarestone · 03/02/2020 11:57

I know it was a worry, I have health anxiety so I know worry is not the correct term as it would have felt so much worse than that. I'd be glad my gp wasn't taking any risks though and got me straight in to see someone. So glad you got good news Wine

Sux2buthen · 03/02/2020 12:01

Ah that's great news though GrinCake
I'm pleased for you and your family

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