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• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Interview 27 >> Since her cone biopsy, she has had difficulty getting enough cervical cells taken during her smear tests.

Abnormal smear in 1985. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (CIN3). Treatment given; cone biopsy. Normal smear tests for seven years. Abnormal smear in 1992. Diagnosed with mild dyskariosis. Treatment given; diathermy loop excision (Inpatient). Several inadequate smear tests until July 2001 when laser treatment was given.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 30 & under >> Interview 17 >> The nurse explained that her inadequate smear test result meant that they had not taken enough cells to test and there was no need to worry.

Abnormal smears 1992-1994. Referred to colposcopy clinic in 1994. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells. Treatment given; diathermy loop excision. Abnormal smear in 2001. Referred to colposcopy clinic. Waiting for treatment.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 45-59 >> Interview 14 >> She felt very worried when she got overlapping test results letters from the health authority and her GP.

Normal smear test results. Experience of an inadequate smear.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 60+ >> Interview 11 >> Describes her feelings about receiving her first inadequate smear test result.

Normals smear test results. Experience of inadequate smears.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Interview 27 >> She has had several inadequate smear test results over the years.

Abnormal smear in 1985. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (CIN3). Treatment given; cone biopsy. Normal smear tests for seven years. Abnormal smear in 1992. Diagnosed with mild dyskariosis. Treatment given; diathermy loop excision (Inpatient). Several inadequate smear tests until July 2001 when laser treatment was given.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 60+ >> Interview 11 >> It’s worth having several repeat smears to know that you are healthy.

Normals smear test results. Experience of inadequate smears.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Interview 27 >> She used the Internet to access Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust to get a second opinion about her recurring inadequate smear tests following her cone biops

Abnormal smear in 1985. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (CIN3). Treatment given; cone biopsy. Normal smear tests for seven years. Abnormal smear in 1992. Diagnosed with mild dyskariosis. Treatment given; diathermy loop excision (Inpatient). Several inadequate smear tests until July 2001 when laser treatment was given.