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pookiebear
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Location: Virginia
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Pre-cancerous Cells
Posted: 07-28-04 19:14pm
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I am really worried. Last monday I got a
call saying my pap test came back and was
abnormal and looks like pre-cancerous
cells. I went in for a colposcopy
(spelling might be off) and he removed two
places that were the worst for a biopsy.
What will happen if the pre-cancer is
severe? I am 21 now, 22 in october, what
are my odds for beating this? To be
honest I am scared out of my mind. 
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PattyV
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Joined: 01 May 2004
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Location: Chicago area
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Scary Stuff
Posted: 07-28-04 20:06pm
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I know you're scared,but sometimes, cells
are abnormal,but not cancerous.Wait until
your results come back from the
lab.(easier said than done,i know).If the
cells are pre-cancerous,that means you
caught it before it turned big and
bad.That's a good thing.If there is any
treatment to be done,your doctor will tell
you.Good for you on having follow-up
care,keep up with regular gyn visits.Hope
the results come back negative,keep us
posted.Patty
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pookiebear
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Location: Virginia
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Bleh
Posted: 08-04-04 09:06am
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Well the doctor said the biopsy results
came back and it was moderate displasya.
I now have to go in for surgery. I have
the option of the leep or the cone biopsy.
I also found I have hpv so I might have
to deal with this for the rest of my life.
Boy this is such great news. I know a
lot of women have to go through this but
it still doesn't make me feel any better.
O_o
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PattyV
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Posted: 08-04-04 18:51pm
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Sorry to hear the news,pookie.I hope you
have good results with whichever procedure
you choose.I have a friend who had the
cone procedure done and was fine.Also,hpv
is very common in displastic
conditions,but i'm sure your gyn told you
that.Best of luck to you!!Keep us posted.
 patty
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oopoopoop
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Posted: 08-05-04 08:26am
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Hpv (human papilloma virus) is the major
cause of cervical cancer. But if you have
the cells removed, you should be fine.
You will need to have annual smear tests,
just to keep an eye on things, but afaik
the hpv does not turn into a permanent
problem, like any other wart it goes away.
Don't worry, the great thing is that they
caught things early and they can treat
you. Good luck.
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pookiebear
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Just Curious...
Posted: 08-06-04 15:02pm
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What exactly are the odds for me beating
this time around? Also how many of these
procedeures do you think are done each
day? I just need a lil more peace of mind
lol.
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PattyV
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Posted: 08-06-04 15:32pm
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Hard to say how many more procedures
you'll need,just keep on top of things and
see your doc on time.Pre-cancerous lesions
can turn nasty if you don't complete your
treatment.I know going through this is a
scary thing,but caught early,cervical
cancer is very treatable.Keep your chin
up.Pookie!
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pookiebear
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It's Over For Now
Posted: 08-12-04 11:07am
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But man I am still really weak and didn't
start bleeding untill last night. I wish
I had never made the mistake that caused
this. Hindsight is 20/20 I guess.
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PattyV
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Pookie
Posted: 08-12-04 17:44pm
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You can't change the past,only deal with
the future.There's nothing wrong with
making mistakes.It means you are human.As
long as we learn from our past mistakes,it
is all a learning process.Life's a
journey,not a destination.I know i've made
some huge mistakes,but they have made me
the person I am today.Older,wiser,at
times.Don't beat yourself up,just move
forward and be well.Patty
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pookiebear
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All I Can Say Is Wow
Posted: 09-09-04 11:54am
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I wasn't even going to have the pap test
that caught the cells. I am so glad that
the doctor did that. I am christian and I
tell you, god truely had a hand in it.
The cells were severe, I almost had it
really bad. The doctor said that he got
it all and everything is healed. I
shouldn't have to worry much anymore. It
is so rare to find good doctors that care
about thier patients like he does. I am
so relieved and now all I have to worry
about is wedding dress alterations, the
wedding itself (oct. 16), and cleaning
our house. I am so relieved and happy.
But tell me, is there any way I can help
raise awareness of hpv and the risk of
cervical cancer? I want to help others so
they won't have to go through this.
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PattyV
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Posted: 09-10-04 16:04pm
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I'm glad everything worked out for
you!Have a beautiful wedding and a great
life together!Patty
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fitandwell
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Joined: 05 Jan 2004
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Posted: 09-14-04 09:50am
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I have been reading your messages over the
past week or two, I never posted a reply
because I have never had any experience of
what you've been going through(thank god)
but I felt I had to respond now that you
have had some good news at last, I am
really pleased for you and hope everything
goes okay for you in the future
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kim80
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Location: NC
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Posted: 11-14-04 21:55pm
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Usually when you have abnormal pap smears
it's cause of the hpv virus.
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BeckLyn
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Posted: 11-16-04 10:22am
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Ive had a couple abnormal paps and they
were due to hpv. Prob is that the
colosp... Things (i dont' know how to
spell it either) costs so much, I won't
get it done every time... So I guess, I
just hope if my hpv develops thats the
time I get it checked out...
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pookiebear
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Location: Virginia
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Hmm
Posted: 11-16-04 18:00pm
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It may cost alot but if you get cancer it
can cost more for the cure, and possibly
cost your life. Doctors should be able to
work with thier patients on payment plans.
I didn't want the pap that saved my life.
I got it and am so glad I did. Good luck
to you, I wish you the best.
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lolipop
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Joined: 22 Nov 2004
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Location: north east england
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Pre Cancerous Cells
Posted: 11-22-04 12:46pm
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Im 38 now but when I was 21 I had pre
cancerous cells in the second stage I was
petrified like you I had a biopsy done
then after that I had lazer treatment done
to burn the cells, it doesnt hurt just a
bit like a smear, I had a smear test done
every year for 5 years after that then now
its every 3 years I ,ve never had any
bother since so try not to worry and hope
everything goes well for you like it did
for me .
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