Me myself & I

Recently diagnosed with cervical cancer
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Hi guys,
Not sure if my post belongs here but I have been stalking for a while and finally plucked up the courage to post.

I’m 26 years old, mother to two beautiful children 5 and 9 months. My problems started about 3 or 4 years ago, I had the mirena coil fitted and kept getting constant back to back BV infections so I had it taken out about 2 years ago. I still kept getting the recurring infections to this day, antibiotics would clear it up then after the course it was straight back! After having my daughter 9 months ago my periods have been irregular and more heavier (passing clots the size of the palm of my hand) and the past 3 or 4 months have been experiencing post coital bleeding sometimes with pain. Also been having urinary and bowel changes. Bleeding in-between my cycle…I was watching TV last night and stood up and blood poured out everywhere with a big clot I’m not in any pain abdominally but I do have lower back ache. And I am not due for af for another 2 weeks.
I’ve never had a smear as I was pregnant when I turned 25. I called the Dr’s receptionist on Monday to book one in and explain my symptoms to which I was given a date of 22nd Sept. Dr herself calls me back the very next day and says she definetly needs to see me sooner so I have an appointment this Thursday 26th for an internal and smear.
Should I be worried?
Thank you and apologies for the rant xx

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Hi Gabalar

Welcome and well done for plucking up the courage to post, hard to believe now but it took me while before I sent my first post.

As to your query whether your post belongs here. Well strictly speaking no because this is the ‘recently diagnosed with cervical cancer’ section: also you’re going to see posts that can be quite scarey to read and might just cause you unnecessary worry. I hope I don’t sound like some sort of forum police lol.

But it’s good you’re reaching out and have found Jo’s which is truly a great support for anyone with cervical screening/abnormalities/cancer issues and we’ll all be here for you should the need arise.

Sounds like you have a good GP who is going to see you asap. I’m not an expert but there could be a number of reasons for your symptoms so your GP no doubt will assessing you and making appropriate referrals.

Hope all goes well for you.

x

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