Not the colon this time

Kathryn_in_MN
Kathryn_in_MN Member Posts: 1,252 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I think I'm being tested again to see where my breaking point is. I hope I never find out!

My pap results arrived in the mail this afternoon. "Not entirely normal." "The exam did not show a clear reason for this."

What? How can it be abnormal with no reason? I called the clinic where my OB/GYN is now (this was my first time to this clinic, so the results looked different than I am used to receiving). The nurse called me back and told me the results actually said ASCUS (atypical squamos cells of undetermined significance). This is where my last battle started, and quickly went to CIN I, CIN II, CIN III, which were HSIL (high grade dysplasia), and then CIS (carcinoma in situ).

The good news is they now can test easily for HPV, and I am negative. We'll never know if my first battle was caused by HPV or not, but I don't have it now. Without the presence of HPV, there is a good chance the ASCUS will resolve on its own. But with my history, and my current medical condition, I am worried.

Now that my uterus and cervix are gone (2003), and I've already been through colposcopies, cone biopsies, multiple LEEPs, and multiple cyrotherapy treatments, I'm not sure what they'd do this time. My last cyro procedure to treat the cancer post-hysterectomy (still remaining at the top of the vagina - cervical cancer with no cervix) worked - I' was clear till 2007. I was told at that time the next step would be radiation, so I was so thrilled when I had no more recurrance.

I see my oncologist tomorrow morning. One more piece of info to throw in the file and follow up on. I sure hope this resolves on its own and the next pap is clear.

Comments

  • coolvdub
    coolvdub Member Posts: 408 Member
    Wishing you luck
    Kathryn,

    I'm wishing you good luck tomorrow at the Oncologists office.

    Don
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    Test
    I was told that my pap smears would never be the same again because of radiation and I am to let the doctor know this. I don't know how radiation changes this, but this is what my radiation doctor told me. I'm not sure if you had radiation to that area to help shrink your tumor or not, but if you did, this might be a reason why it didn't come out clear. I hope that everything comes out normal and you get a good answer.

    Kim
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    Sorry
    I'm sorry you have more to worry about. Hope it does resolve itself. I'll be praying for you!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love Member Posts: 1,522 Member
    You are in my prayers and
    You are in my prayers and best luck to you.
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    6 months later....breast cancer for me....
    Totally different type, stage II.

    I agree, I felt like 'what's next???????'!!!!

    Sending good thoughts...

    Hugs, Kathi
  • mommyof2kds
    mommyof2kds Member Posts: 519
    Hoping you get some answers
    Hoping you get some answers to your questions. Sorry you are going through this stressful time..
  • dianetavegia
    dianetavegia Member Posts: 1,942 Member
    Kathryn, wishing you good news
    You've had more than your share of problems in the last few months. Just wanted to tell you that I'll pray about this female issue. A young mom at our church is going through the exact thing right now. She is so concerned because 'how much more vagina can they remove?'...

    Diane