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Colposcopy - been called for a face to face appointment - terrified

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creativelady22 · 15/06/2022 16:05

I had a colposcopy at the end of April after the nurse at my GP saw something on my cervix that she thought needed looking at. I have had a colposcopy previously (2 years ago for borderline cells and HPV), and was discharged for 3 years. So this procedure has fallen after 2 years.

I have waited 7 weeks for my results (told 4-6), when I called last week I was told that my results were back, but a consultant needed to look over them and do a results letter which she could then read over the phone. So I left it a week and called back today to ask if the letter is done and can it be read out. She said no, as I have been made an appointment for a face-to-face in ten days to discuss the results in person and any treatment.

Naturally, I am in bits, completely distraught in fact and really worried. Has anyone had any experiences like this and what it was you were called in for? I have asked if anyone else can call me (doctor or nurse) to discuss this as I am so upset. Said they will try but no promises :-(

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Onlyrainbows · 15/06/2022 16:11

Given that I'm going more or less through the same, I'd say they'll probably discuss keep Vs cone. What did the colposcopist say when you saw her?

creativelady22 · 15/06/2022 16:22

Thank you for your reply. No one has spoken to me about anything. All I know is that I have to wait for the face to face for my results... so now I am convinced it is cancer :-(

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Onlyrainbows · 15/06/2022 16:28

IME (and what the oncologist told me) cervical cancer is one of the most curable ones.

How many biopsies did they take? Do you have an online medical record? (I know you can access it via the NHS app)

creativelady22 · 15/06/2022 16:31

Yes I have accessed my records and it says "Colposcopy examination today shows granular posterior lip of cervix. Transformation zone was type 2'.

All I know is the procedure took around 45 minutes, he was going for ages and took a few I think...

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Onlyrainbows · 15/06/2022 18:58

Don't quote me on this, but that sounds like CIN2 which definitely isn't cancer :)

creativelady22 · 17/06/2022 05:12

They called me yesterday and it’s CIN3 and am booked for bigger biopsy and LLETZ in 10 days… I’m really grateful for your replies xx

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sarahc336 · 17/06/2022 06:09

I've had cin 3 cells op and they'll just need to remove a bigger/deeper piece of your cervix than with the cin 2 cells. Should be able to remove it all, good luck xx

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