I've not got direct experience of this, but didn't want to read and run. I have read a lot of other people's posts, including quite a few from people with the same question as you.
You said you had "colposcopy treatment" - do you mean that the colposcopy (which is the bit where they have a look at your cervix) showed clear changes, so they did the LLETZ treatment there and then? Because if so, quite a few ladies have been called back to the hospital a bit like you have, and then been told that they need another bit of LLETZ treatment. They want to see a certain amount of space around the bad cells they took out, i.e. they should have got the bad bits plus a bit around the edges to be sure. If they haven't achieved the "clear margins" that they want, they may be getting you in to explain that they need to take a bit more.
There are quite a few posts on here from people who have had this situation, so being called back to the hospital doesn't necessary mean that the worst news of all awaits you there.
Yikes I can see why you're worried - I think I would be too. Although the other thing mentioned by a lot of ladies on here, especially ones who work in the medical profession, is that receptionists are not allowed to tell you anything over the phone because they are not qualified to interpret the results, nor to explain anything to you if you have questions. So if, for example they found CIN3 (severe) and your smear only came back mild, they might get you in to explain that you need treatment. Apparently some places they won't give you results over the phone at all and make people come back in to get them!
I hope you havent got too long to wait before your appointment, waiting is the pits. Let us know how you get on
ha ha we were writing at the same time there. Well in that case, it might not be too bad. They look at punch biopsies, where they are taken to clarify CIN level (as they were in my case). If upon inspection at the colposcopy, the colposcopist is sure he or she is looking at severe changes (CIN3) they won't bother with the punch biopsies, they just do the LLETZ right away, which sounds like what happened with you.
In that case, the chunk removed during LLETZ is used as a 'biopsy' and analysed, and that's what they will be talking about. So it may well be that they didnt get clear margins and want to remove a bit more to be on the safe side. Which would be a drag, having to go through it all again, but better than the alternative possibility I guess!
It's not been easy but I have got through it with keeping busy, prayers and positive thinking (most of the time, some bad days of feeling sorry for myself!).
Thinking of you today please let us know how you are. xxxxx
Well had my results, and its cervical cancer its stage 1b, but now just waiting to have MRI just to confirm this.Been advised a Radical Hysterectomy.Feel numb to be honest.I felt worse telling my loved ones about it, as we lost our Mum to cancer just 2 years ago, all I could keep thinking was OMG my poor family ,they have to deal with this C word again and I feel so guilty!! Im blessed to have an amazing family and partner who will support me 100%. This whole thing will sink in soon Im sure , but right now Im being strong and got to keep positive.I have to, Im sure I will get my days of panic and crumble Im only human.
Big hugs I remember feeling numb and disbelief and why me, all normal feelings. But my best advice will be to still do the things you normally do whether that be going for meals, reading, watching a comedy etc don't dwell on it all day. And don't google ask questions here. I think back and the worst days are when I didn't listen to this advice. Be kind to yourself. This site is great for support so keep in touch. lots of love xxxxx
I'm really sorry to read you have been given the diagnosis none of us want to hear. I too struggled to know how to tell some family members as we had lost my step-father to lung cancer just 2 years previously.
I would whole heartedly agree with what others have said and stay away from Google. It is no-ones friend in these circumstances. Any questions just ask on here, there is a wealth of knowledge and experiences to be found.
I was diagnosed with stage 2b and have had to have chemotherapy and radiotherapy. I have my last radiotherapy this afternoon. 7 weeks done! Once you've had scans and there is a plan in place everything starts to feel a little easier to cope with. I'm not going to lie though, the waiting for things to happen at first feels like a lifetime. Do lots of things to keep you busy and your mind on other things.
Will be on this forum alot now , its a very supportive place to be.Today intend to go see my little sister and my beautiful niece and newphew they always cheer me up.
Hi angie, I am so sorry to read your news. I know how scary it is to go through. I was in a dark dark.place while waiting to see the oncologist. I couldn't believe I had this. I just kept repeating those horrible horrible words to myself. But it will get better, trust me. I started a Video blog for myself on day 4after diagnosis. I think I did my last one about 30 fuss later. That really helped. Writing everything down really helped me too.
Please stay strong and know you can get through this. Did they say how big the tumour was that they found? Did they clear the margins?