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Being referred for colposcopy and treatment

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• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Cervical Screening

Publication date: November 2002          Last updated: February 2011

Review date: January 2013

 

Cervical screening aims to detect early abnormalities that may lead to cancer of the cervix. We interviewed 37 women about their experiences of cervical screening. Select from the key topics below, choose from the full list of topics, or explore all the interviews.

 

See also... Cervical cancer

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• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Interview 27 >> Describes her experience of a cone biopsy to treat abnormal cervical cells.

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 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 30 & under >> Interview 17 >> She had a recurrence of abnormal cells after seven years and she explains how differently she felt the second time it happened.

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 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 01 >> Encourages women to attend for cervical screening and check up's to prevent more severe problems developing.

Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells in 1991. Treated with Laser therapy. Recurrence of abnormal cells in 1992. Treated with Laser therapy. No further recurrence.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 45-59 >> Interview 25 >> Get enough information to put your mind at ease and don’t be afraid to have treatment for abnormal cervical cells.

Abnormal smear in 2001, referred to colposcopy clinic. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells. Treatment given; diathermy loop excision. No recurrence.

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 31-44 >> Laura - Interview 36 >> Laura describes her experience of diathermy loop excision (LLETZ).

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 30 & under >> Interview 09 >> She had expected to have an opportunity to discuss her treatment before it took place.

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 29 >> Explains her experience of diathermy loop excision treatment.

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

• Cancer >> Cervical Screening >> Age 45-59 >> Interview 25 >> Her diathermy loop excision treatment was straightforward and she advised women not to be afraid of having it.

Abnormal smear in 2001, referred to colposcopy clinic. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells. Treatment given; diathermy loop excision. No recurrence.

• 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.