uksue
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Post by uksue on Apr 25, 2015 8:51:31 GMT
I have no one else to ask at the moment because I have other stuff going on on the family and don't want to cause concern. I had a letter today which should have been a follow up but the original has gone astray : I have been referred for an urgent colposcopy . I stupidly left it 8 years between smears - I could really shake myself. I went through colon cancer, was having so much surgery and treatment and every time I thought about my over-due smear I thought I would arrange it the next day. Then they changed the way you got an appointment locally and after the first few failed attempts I forgot until I saw my GP for something else two weeks ago and he arranged it there and then after shocking me by telling me how long it had been.God bless my GP! I am a single parent with a child with special needs. My ex is such an idiot ( I have posted about him and his nonsense here before) and I just can't afford to be ill. I think deep down when I was having my cancer marker bloods I thought that covered any cancer anywhere in the body, so I had nothing to worry about.i really only looked in to those and how vague they are a couple of years ago. My concern also is that I could lose my j-pouch if I have to have radiation to the area and that would mean me returning to a stoma. See- I am already jumping bridges. My GP surgery was closed today so that I couldn't get answers on what the original letter stated. Anyone who knows me on facebook, please don't say anything there, as my two oldest would see and start asking questions. One final thing, my daughter had her first smear the same day. Her results arrived with mine and the envelope feels exactly the same. Please pray that she at least has normal result! Thank you. This is going to be such a long weekend  |
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Post by katlaw on Apr 25, 2015 8:55:52 GMT
Prayers being said. I have an adult son with autism, one of my greatest fears is I cannot be there for him forever.
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Post by gar on Apr 25, 2015 8:58:09 GMT
Oh Sue, I'm so sorry you've got these worries to contend with. I will be thinking of you and thinking positive thoughts and I'm looking forward to seeing an upbeat post from you very soon saying that things are ok and not what you're, naturally, fearing. ((hugs))
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Post by gailoh on Apr 25, 2015 9:01:05 GMT
Prayers and a hug...
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akathy
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Post by akathy on Apr 25, 2015 11:56:48 GMT
You've got my prayers Sue.
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Post by Gravity on Apr 25, 2015 12:06:49 GMT
Sending ((HUGS)) and positive thoughts to you.
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Post by hdoublej on Apr 25, 2015 12:09:56 GMT
Sending prayers that everything turns out fine!
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Post by anxiousmom on Apr 25, 2015 12:10:49 GMT
I'm sorry, best wishes for a very positive outcome.
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Post by KelleeM on Apr 25, 2015 12:25:06 GMT
Praying for you, Sue.
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Post by Really Red on Apr 25, 2015 12:35:22 GMT
I totally can understand your stress and you have my prayers. I don't know about very recent finds in Pap smears, but I know that there are many cases of abnormal smears. I hope yours is one of them!
We women always put ourselves last. Please find some time to do something just for yourself this weekend.
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Post by blarneygirl on Apr 25, 2015 12:38:47 GMT
Saying prayers for you now. I understand your worries.
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Post by KikiPea on Apr 25, 2015 12:43:28 GMT
Prayers said, Sue!
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uksue
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Post by uksue on Apr 25, 2015 13:20:36 GMT
Thank you all for your kindness. My daughter's result was normal and that is a huge relief for me!
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Post by farmdpea on Apr 25, 2015 13:27:28 GMT
Thankful for your daughter's results and praying for you Sue!
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Post by oaksong on Apr 25, 2015 13:32:13 GMT
I'm sorry you have to worry about this all weekend. Hoping for a good outcome for you...
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Post by liya on Apr 25, 2015 13:33:09 GMT
Good thoughts coming your way <3
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Post by Nicole in TX on Apr 25, 2015 13:37:33 GMT
Prayers for you! Please don't worry until you know for certain what you are worrying about.
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Post by auntkelly on Apr 25, 2015 13:38:27 GMT
I will say prayers.
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Post by gloryjoy on Apr 25, 2015 13:38:38 GMT
Positive thoughts coming your way.
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Post by YooHoot on Apr 25, 2015 13:40:06 GMT
I'm so sorry. How stressful. Hoping for the best for you!
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Post by melissa on Apr 25, 2015 13:49:08 GMT
Breathe.
It's just a colposcopy. Don't get too far ahead of yourself. (Trust me, I know all about that! When you've been through that sort of trauma, it's hard not to jump a bit ahead and assume the worst). Keep in mind that most cervical cancer issues are treated with removal only. That could be a LEEP or even a LEEP cone. Radiation is often not required and when it is, there are sometimes very localized options available.
Hoping for the best possible results.
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Post by gar on Apr 25, 2015 13:55:17 GMT
Glad your DDs results were normal and I hope Melissa's words calm you a little .
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Post by Jockscrap on Apr 25, 2015 14:02:05 GMT
I'll pray for you Sue. Please try, even though it is so hard, not to dwell on what might happen. Concentrate just now on getting through this one step at a time, and consciously try and redirect your thoughts if they jump too far ahead in to 'what if' territory. I'm really sorry you are dealing with this on top of all the other rubbish things that you have had to cope with over the years. Hoping we'll have a positive update from you very soon.
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Post by TXMary on Apr 25, 2015 14:07:29 GMT
Sending prayers. So glad your daughter's was normal!!
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Post by melly on Apr 25, 2015 14:22:27 GMT
Prayers for you
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Post by lovinlife on Apr 25, 2015 14:49:01 GMT
Prayers!
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Post by calgal08 on Apr 25, 2015 14:51:02 GMT
I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. Thinking about you.
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Post by happymomma on Apr 25, 2015 14:59:54 GMT
Sorry for your news. Hoping everything will turn out fine for you.
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Post by Blind Squirrel on Apr 25, 2015 15:01:26 GMT
Sending prayers.
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uksue
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Post by uksue on Apr 25, 2015 15:01:29 GMT
Thanks once again for all your kindness and Melissa, thank you for your informed advice.
It is hard not to jump way ahead when you have been down the cancer path before . I have had so many health issues the last few years,including my teeth, and I just assume the worst now. As a Christian , I know better!
I am going to go to my GP surgery as soon as it opens on Monday and demand that someone, even if only the practice nurse, looks at my notes to see if anything has been entered. I then need them to tell me how to chase up the colposcopy appointment as this letter didn't state that either. My huge fear is a long waiting lost for the colposcopy - yes I am stupid for missing my appointments, I just hope that urgent will mean urgent appointment given. I waited an interminable 9 months for my colon cancer surgery- I was lucky it hadn't spread too far. This feels very scary to me!
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