what is going to happen to me if i find out i have cervical cancer?!
Question: What is going to happen to me if i find out i have cervical cancer?
thanks for anyone who took the time to read that long paragraph. but i am really scared and appreciate any answers. again, thank you so much!
Answers:
It sounds like you had a Pap smear and the doctor told you you have some atypical (cells that are not normal) from your cervix. These cells are not cancer, but could turn into cancer. High-grade cellular changes are more likely to turn into cancer than low-grade ones. This is called cervical dysplasia.
Here are some treatments for this condition: (the risk of infertility with these procedures is probably small). They do not remove the uterus, just the abnormal tissue. There may be some increased risk of preterm delivery in a future pregnancy.
LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) uses an electrical current that is passed through a thin wire loop to act as a knife to remove tissue. These treatments usually fix the problem but followup exams are necessary as it may or may not come back.
Cryotherapy destroys abnormal tissue by freezing it.
Laser therapy uses a narrow beam of intense light to destroy or remove abnormal cells.
Conization removes a cone-shaped piece of tissue using a knife, a laser, or the LEEP technique.
If you actually have cervical cancer, in the early stages some women may have surgery that preserves fertility - it's called a trachelectomy. It's not right for everyone though.
Your symptoms could be due to cervical dysplasia, but also could be a number of things so ask your doctor about that, and also ask her about the lump.
Google cervical dysplasia and you will find lots more information. Best wishes..
University of Maryland Medical School website, Mayo clinic.com, National Cancer Institute
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