New to forum and scared with questions

buckeyegal · New User Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 1

I received a phone call from my GYN's office saying that my PAP test came back abnormal and they want me to come for an endometrial biopsy. The nurse said that I have "displaced endometrial cells" on my cervix. She didn't give me any other information than that so naturally I have been researching on the internet.

To give a brief history: I am 46 with one son who is 12. Had one still birth at 5 months and one miscarriage at 3 mths.

I have had a lot of intestinal problems for about 5 years, mostly bouts of diarrhea with some lower cramping (kind of like very mild menstrual cramps) and also some bloating. My regular Dr. diagnosed me with IBS.

About 3 years ago I was having menstrual cycles every 15-18 days so my then GYN performed a hysteroscopy (spelling?) and found nothing but a little excess lining so he performed a D&C just to see if it would help. It did, my cycles are now regular between 25 & 28 days.

I have no spotting in between periods. No pain during intercourse. I do have some lower back pain but I have since I was a child due to injury and also have been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease (xray).

I am prone to UTI infections as well. Actually my still birth was caused by a very bad one.

Anyway after researching it seems like I have more of the symptoms of endometriosis but wouldn't they being doing a different test to check for that?

I am going crazy with the waiting. They originally had me scheduled for the biopsy in 3 weeks!! I called back and demanded sooner so now I will be going in this Friday 7/27, which is still a long time seeing as how even then I'll probably have to wait another week for the results.

I am so scared. I try not to think about it until I get the results or at least until I see the Doc Friday but it's impossible not to.

Does anyone know what types of cancer or other diseases would cause these endometrial cells to be on my cervix? Would ovarian cancer put these cell on my cervix? Would simple hormonal changes (I am getting close to menopause) cause it?

IF I have endometrial cancer what should I expect? I realize there are different stages and you can't tell me exactly but can anyone give me an idea?

I have a 12 year old who has an alcoholic for a father and the thought of me dying and leaving him is more than I can bare.

ANY insight and information you can offer would be so appreciated!

Thank You,
N

rmaureen · Experienced user Joined: 06 Oct 2005 Posts: 79

Hi buckyeyegal:

I just wanted to welcome you. I dont know the answers to your questions. I was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2005, it went untreated several years before that, I was mis-diagnosed. My twin sister, on the other hand, had endometriosis. Both of us had fibroids, however I had multiple firbroids and cysts. Both of us had pain and heavy bouts of bleeding for long durations. Until, your tests come back, it is a frightening wait. Right now I am waiting for a biopsy result because of a mass found in my throat from a MRI, but I have turned this over unto God. Believe and hope for the best. Even, now, diagnosed with Stage 3-C cancer I belive for a long and fruitful life. You will be in my prayers, and when you get your test results, let us know with a posting.

Take care now,

Rhonda

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