22 yrs old and stressing

CountryBumpkin · New User Joined: 03 Nov 2009 Posts: 2

I am 22 years old and found out about 2 weeks ago my pap came back abnormal. My family doctor set me up with a GYN very quickly. The GYN did a colpo and took 2 biopsies.
I know I shouldn't be so freaked out until I get the results back, but I can't get it out of my mind. 7-10 days is a very long time to have to sit back and wait. My pap results were LSIL and the GYN didn't think he would have to do any biopsies but he ended up doing two.. one of which he was really worried about. I don't even know what I'm trying to ask. What did you all do to stop worrying while you waited? I can't even sleep right now.

rockstar · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:45 pm Post subject: Re: 22 yrs old and stressing

Hi CountryBumpkin,

We have all been there. Waiting for results can be one of the worst parts.

There isn't any magic secret to make this easier. What i did was just try to keep myself occupied to keep my mind off of thinking about it. I watched TV, played video games, did whatever to not think about it.

Its different with every person, but all I can recommend for sure is to try to stay off the computer. Google-ing and researching can often do more harm than good, it will just add stress to the plate.

And as for your biopsies, we are all hoping for the best and let us know what the results are, good or bad
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Stage 1B1 Adenosquamous Carcinoma of the Cervix.
Diagnosed 5.7.09 @ age 20
Radical hysterectomy on 5.15.09
Wedding date: July 23, 2010

CountryBumpkin · New User Joined: 03 Nov 2009 Posts: 2

Rockstar,
When reading through these posts I read something about you being really young for this. If you don't mind me asking how old were you when you were diagnosed? I'm really bad about staying off the internet. After I heard I had an abnormal pap I went online and researched as much as I could. This was really good for me because when I went in for the colpo I actually knew what the doc was talking about.. my mom on the other hand was completely confused.. LSIL..HSIL.. HPV it gets pretty confusing. It's been 2 days since the biopsies so I guess only 5-8 more days until I know....

Does anybody know if cervical cancer is genetic? Eveything I have been reading only talks about getting cervical cancer through HPV. I'm not trying to say I'm an angel and there is no way I have HPV cause its a big probability that I do, I'm just wondering because my great aunt had CC when she was about my age and her mom (my great grandma) also had it. Thankfully they were both survivors of the cancer.

Thank you so much for your help!

rockstar · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:27 pm Post subject: Re: 22 yrs old and stressing

Yes, I was on the young side. In May I was diagnosed when was 20, a few months before my 21st birthday. But I am proud to say that I am a very healthy and happy survivor.

It can get really confusing with the different terms and tests and everything. That's how the internet can be really helpful too.

There isn't any conclusive evidence that shows that cervical cancer is genetic. We do know that people with family members who have had cancer are more likely to develop it, but it isn't a guarantee.

one thing that's good (if there is anything good) about LSIL and cervical cancer is that we know how it progresses and moves. It is predictable and slow moving. Rarely is it a fast moving disease.

We are counting down the days with you!
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Stage 1B1 Adenosquamous Carcinoma of the Cervix.
Diagnosed 5.7.09 @ age 20
Radical hysterectomy on 5.15.09
Wedding date: July 23, 2010

krstnpace · New User Joined: 05 Nov 2009 Posts: 2

I am going to wait with you girl!

I am actually waiting just to get a papsmear. I have had 2 paps in the last 6 years and both of them have come back abnormal. I never had any follow up appointments. Now 6 years later I am trying to get pregnant. I check my cervix every month around the time I will ovulate. I do that so I can see if I am ovulating (it is normal to check your cervix if you are trying to conceive) This month my cervix is grossly enlarged and barrel shaped.

I am waiting with you on your results.

rockstar · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:08 pm Post subject: Re: 22 yrs old and stressing

any results yet?

Am I being more impatient then you? Lol Very Happy

_________________
Stage 1B1 Adenosquamous Carcinoma of the Cervix.
Diagnosed 5.7.09 @ age 20
Radical hysterectomy on 5.15.09
Wedding date: July 23, 2010

mizztanjo · New User Joined: 04 Mar 2010 Posts: 5

I know how you feel, the lack of sleep, the worry, etc. Waiting for results sucks and not knowing what the hell is going on sucks too.

I won't give you my story but I know how stressful it is. I am currently in the same situation, so I guess we're in the same boat.

What I have been doing to keep my mind off it is Yoga and relaxation (hard to do but helps). And yes, I am a "Googler" myself, after I heard my pap was irregular I went internet crazy!!

galenanurse · Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2010 5:12 pm Post subject: relax......

Here is a little relief for you...

The sooner you get a call, typically the worse it is. i was told the same thing and recieved my call within 2 days and soon diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer. I stayed off the internet from that time until after all of my chemo and radiation was complete. Fear is spread very easily, there is no reason to panic at this point. Dont' pu the cart before the horse.
I am a rare case, cervical cancer typically spreads very slow, and those of us that actual had cancer are much rarer then those with dysplasia, so the odds are on your side.

I had caner, and am a nurse, so I hope you can relax a bit.

Jen

mizztanjo · New User Joined: 04 Mar 2010 Posts: 5

So I went to my doc to talk to him about the whole abnormal cells (worry wart that I am) and he explained to me that cervical cancer generally takes about 8 years to surface. He was super nice about it, explained that they watch this stuff and that if it gets to certain stages before it is actually cancer then they have it taken care of...etc. Calmed me down, hope it helps you too...

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