I am afraid I may be developing cervical cancer. I bold presumption, i know. ?

Question

Has anyone ever had it, what were the early symptoms and how early did they diagnose you. any other info would be helpful.

Answer 1

I'm not sure but that's a very good question

Answer 2

  If you think you're infected with cancer then you should get tested ASAP the sooner the better. I hope it's not.  

Answer 3

Cervical cancer is usually picked up by having a pap smear,the results are then sent to a lab for testing to see if there are any abnormal cells, if there are any abnormal cells then you are usually contacted by your Doctor, to go in for a repeat pap test. My daughter went through this about 5 years ago, she really didn't have any severe symptoms except heavy bleeding each time she had her period. When she was diagnosed she went in for surgery to remove the part of the cervix which was cancerous.The good news is she is now fine., and has two lovely little girls.

Answer 4

I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN TREATED FOR EARLY STAGE CERVICAL CANCER, MY SYMPTOMS WERE ABNORMAL SMEAR, REPEATED INFECTIONS. APART FROM THAT I NEVER HAD ANYMORE SYMPTOMS.

ANYWAY NOW HAD HYSTERECTOMY (LUCKILY I HAVE TWO CHILDREN ALREADY),

IF YOU HAVE ANYMORE QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PM ME. DOCTORS ARE REALLY GOOD AT PICKING THESE THINGS UP SO YOU SHOULD GO AND SEE THEM AND TELL THEM YOUR CONCERNS.

Answer 5

You have to have a smear test to be diagnosed. Go and have this done. In the UK they do smears on women who are sexually active or above a certain age. What makes you think you have it?

Answer 6

Early cervical cancer usually has no symptoms.  That's why regular Pap smears are critical in diagnosing the disease in its early stages.  So if you're having symptoms of something, you need to see a doctor.  

A Pap smear detects abnormal cells that might or might not be cancer.  The cells can then be tested for viral DNA, to see exactly which strains of HPV you have.  There are 4 strains that have been identified so far as being causes of some cases of cervical cancer.  According to my family doctor and my gynecologist, in the US it is standard practice for a woman with abnormal cells, and with a positive diagnosis of one or more of those strains of HPV, to have repeat Pap smears done every 3 months for the next two years.  Most women who become infected with HPV are free of it in about 2 years - their own immune system kills the virus and clears it out.

So when was your HPV diagnosis?  Did your doctor do a colposcopy, where he snipped samples of cervical cells from multiple places on your cervix?  How often have you had Pap smears since your HPV diagnosis?  

Call your doctor.  Have him check out the symptoms you're having.  Ask him what strains of HPV you have - whether these strains put you at high risk or low risk for cancer.  And ask him if you should have a colposcopy done or if you should have more frequent Pap smears for a while, just in case.

Good luck.