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• 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 31-44 >> Interview 19 >> Speaking to a health professional reassured her that waiting for 6 months for a repeat test would not put her at risk.

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

• 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 45-59 >> Interview 04 >> She found the hospital leaflets informative and reassuring.

Several abnormal smears, referred to colposcopy clinic. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (CIN 3) in 1996. Treatment given; cone biopsy. Abnormal cells persisted. Further treatments to remove abnormal cells. Last colposcopy showed no abnormalities.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 45-59 >> Interview 15 >> Her trust in her GP was important in reducing her anxiety about receiving an abnormal smear test result.

Experience of inadequate smears. Abnormal smear in 2001. Waiting 6 month repeat smear.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Interview 30 >> She found it reassuring talking to a friend who had a similar experience.

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

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 30 & under >> Interview 17 >> The information sent with her colposcopy appointment letter was detailed and informative.

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 20 >> Attending a patient information group for women who were having treatment for abnormal cervical cells made her more anxious.

Abnormal smears in 1995. Referred to colposcopy clinic. Abnormal cervical cells diagnosed. Treatment given; Diathermy loop excision (in-patient). Abnormal smear in 2001. Referred to colposcopy clinic. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (CIN2/3) Treatment given; diathermy loop excision (out-patient).

• 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.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 30 & under >> Interview 08 >> She was not given support by her GP when she was referred for further tests.

Abnormal smear in 2001 referred to colposcopy clinic. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells. Waiting for results of biopsy.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 30 & under >> Interview 09 >> She felt there needed to be more follow-up support after her diathermy loop excision.

Two abnormal smear test results, Referred to colposcopy clinic. Diagnosed with CIN 3 in 2000. Treatment given: Diathermy loop excision.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Interview 23 >> Her consultant's attitude put her off asking questions about her abnormal smears.

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 >> Interview 05 >> Ask your doctor questions and don’t worry until you know you have something to worry about.

Abnormal smear followed by 6 month repeat smear. Abnormal result. Referred to colposcopy with suspected inflammation in 2000. No treatment needed.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Cathy - Interview 33 >> Cathy was reassured by the information she received with her abnormal test result letter. 6 months later she had another test which was normal.

Cathy had an abnormal smear test result in 2007 and she was asked to return for a repeat smear six months later which was normal.

• 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 >> 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 would have liked the information leaflets to be less matter of fact and include more detail about the procedure.

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 >> Laura - Interview 36 >> Laura felt rushed during her appointment with the doctor and so she didn’t ask any questions and afterwards felt very anxious about the treatment and

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 >> Laura - Interview 36 >> Laura would have liked more information and reassurance when she was told she needed a cone biopsy.

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 >> Kim - Interview 37 >> Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust was Kim’s lifeline during investigations and treatment. She advises other women not to bottle up their feelings.

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 >> Paula used the Internet to find information and she spoke to other women in the forums on Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust.

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.