Hey, I haven't been around for a while, but maybe I came back at just the right time. I've read back through your posts and maybe I can give you a little peace of mind about the situation. Sounds like you've got a good attitude if it is cancer, but it may not come to that.
I've had an abnormal PAP before. I had what they called "pre-cancerous lesions" on my cervix. In other words, they caught it way early. They did an out-patient procedure called LEEP and it took about 30 minutes. I didn't have to do any follow up procedures like chemo or anything and I have had no problems since. Hopefully, it will be the same for you. I will be keeping you in my thoughts.
Total stranger here, dropping in to give a little bit of (unsolicited) peace of mind. Cervical cancer is an extremely slow-growing cancer. It takes many years to develop, which is why it's no longer considered a major threat in developed countries. I've read that full-blown cancer can take between 5-15 years to develop, but take that with a grain of salt (it was the internet, after all). Even if you've missed a couple years of pelvic exams, it's not the end of the world. The UK recommends women get one every two years if they've had three consecutive normal paps. I've also heard doctors say it's okay to go longer if your cervix has a normal history. Abnormal paps, despite their name, are relatively common...most women will have one at one time or another. They're usually nothing
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I've had an abnormal PAP before. I had what they called "pre-cancerous lesions" on my cervix. In other words, they caught it way early. They did an out-patient procedure called LEEP and it took about 30 minutes. I didn't have to do any follow up procedures like chemo or anything and I have had no problems since. Hopefully, it will be the same for you. I will be keeping you in my thoughts.
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