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• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Interview 19 >> She felt very anxious waiting for her colposcopy appointment.

Abnormal smear 2000. Referred to colposcopy clinic 2001. No abnormal cervical cells found. No treatment needed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 30 & under >> Interview 24 >> She felt drained physically and emotionally for a few hours after her colposcopy examination.

Abnormal smear in 1992 (1st smear test) Referred for colposcopy. No treatment needed. Normal smears 1993-2000. Abnormal smear in 2001. Referred to colposcopy clinic. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (CIN1/2). Awaiting results of biopsy for decision to be made about treatment.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Interview 06 >> Explains that she felt very emotional after her first colposcopy examination.

Abnormal smear in 1994 referred to colposcopy clinic. No treatment given. Abnormal smears persisted referred to colposcopy clinic. Cone Biopsy in 1998/99: Last colposcopy showed no abnormalities.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 45-59 >> Interview 22 >> Describes how she felt about her diagnosis at the hospital following further investigations of her abnormal result.

Abnormal smear in 1998. Repeat 6 month smear normal. Abnormal smear in 2000. Referred to colposcopy clinic. No treatment needed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Interview 29 >> She felt relieved about her diagnosis but a little anxious until she received her biopsy results.

Abnormal smear in 2000, referred to colposcopy clinic. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells. Treatment given; diathermy loop excision. No recurrence.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 30 & under >> Interview 12 >> Describes her feelings about the connection between abnormal cervical cells and HPV.

Two abnormal smears. Referred for colposcopy. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (CIN3) 2000. Two treatments of diathermy loop excision given. Six month follow up smear showed abnormal cells. Referred for colposcopy. No treatment needed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Interview 30 >> She found entering the treatment room daunting because of the equipment.

Abnormal smears and colposcopy examinations 1993-1995. Laser treatment given in 1995 (day patient). No recurrence.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Interview 23 >> She felt very emotional after laser treatment.

Abnormal smear test result in 1985. Referred to colposcopy clinic and diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (CIN 1). Treatment given: laser therapy. No recurrence.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Kim - Interview 37 >> Kim was concerned about her abnormal test result but talking to the nurse at her GP practice reassured her.

Kim had a knife cone biopsy in 2008 to remove three areas of abnormal cells; CIN2, CIN3 and CGIN. Her recent colposcopy examination showed no abnormal cells.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Paula - Interview 35 >> Waiting times in between appointments and for results was one of the hardest things to deal with.

Paula had CIN3 and high grade CGIN in 2007. Lletz treatment and a cone biopsy successfully removed the abnormal cells. Her colposcopy results in April 2008 were normal.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Paula - Interview 35 >> Don’t be scared of the procedures and get as much factual information as you can.

Paula had CIN3 and high grade CGIN in 2007. Lletz treatment and a cone biopsy successfully removed the abnormal cells. Her colposcopy results in April 2008 were normal.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Paula - Interview 35 >> Talking to the colposcopy nurse on the telephone reassured Paula while she was waiting for her colposcopy appointment.

Paula had CIN3 and high grade CGIN in 2007. Lletz treatment and a cone biopsy successfully removed the abnormal cells. Her colposcopy results in April 2008 were normal.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Paula - Interview 35 >> Paula had a cone biopsy as a day patient which was very straightforward. She felt weak for a few days afterwards.

Paula had CIN3 and high grade CGIN in 2007. Lletz treatment and a cone biopsy successfully removed the abnormal cells. Her colposcopy results in April 2008 were normal.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Kim - Interview 37 >> Kim talks about her emotions about having sex again with her husband after a cone biopsy.

Kim had a knife cone biopsy in 2008 to remove three areas of abnormal cells; CIN2, CIN3 and CGIN. Her recent colposcopy examination showed no abnormal cells.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Kim - Interview 37 >> Kim felt frightened, worried and had days when she felt down during investigations and treatment for abnormal cervical cells.

Kim had a knife cone biopsy in 2008 to remove three areas of abnormal cells; CIN2, CIN3 and CGIN. Her recent colposcopy examination showed no abnormal cells.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Laura - Interview 36 >> Laura felt very tearful before her hysterectomy and since coming home from hospital she has felt more emotional.

In 2006, Laura was referred for colposcopy and had Lletz treatment. In 2007 she had a cone biopsy for CIN3. In 2008, she had a hysterectomy.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Paula - Interview 35 >> Paula was very scared and at times during treatment she worried that her abnormal cells might turn to cancer.

Paula had CIN3 and high grade CGIN in 2007. Lletz treatment and a cone biopsy successfully removed the abnormal cells. Her colposcopy results in April 2008 were normal.