Pre-cancerous Cell Found, Question...

Hi, I received that same phone call from my doctor back in july. I went in for a biopsy in early september, then back for a leep procedure in early november. I started feeling normal within a week of both procedures. I had to avoid excercise and physical activity for a few weeks after the leep just to make sure that I healed properly. My doctor and I both thought all of the bad abnormal cells were gone, however when I went in for my follow up exam, my doctor informed me that he didn't get them all and I will have to go back in february for a more invasive procedure.

I'm a little nervous because i'm only in my early 20s and this shouldn't normally happen to someone until they hit their 30s. The reason my doctor didn't want to do the more invasive procedure to begin with is because it can weaken the cervix and that can cause problems if I ever want to become pregnant (i wouldn't be able to carry to full term). Not really sure what happens next, but I understand how confusing it all must be for you right now. I hope you get the answers you're looking for.

How's everything going for you after all you've been through? I'm going through something similar and have a follow-up 4-6mos from today. I've already had the leep done and wondering what I should be expecting..

To be honest I have been fearing that there were still cells left. I know it can go either way and we are both young and can recover, but at the same time it still sends chills up my spine thinking I might have to have other stuff done. I will keep you in my prayers and I wish you a speedy recovery. I too had the leep and recovered just fine (though I was a nervous wreck outside the or).

Tell me, for I am curious, did you have the leep done in office without being put to sleep or in the hospital? I was blessed to go to the hospital because my gyn wouldn't have done it otherwise.

Anyway, whatever god brings I know I can handle it. We are young and many women are *sadly* going through this too. I am calling today to get my 3 month done. I will post what happens when I get the results.

God bless and good luck.

I'm also keeping good thoughts going for you during your 3 month checkup. When I went in for my leep, all they did was numb the area that they were taking off. I was awake the entire time. I think I would be handling things a lot better if I was 10 years older but all I can do is take the best care that I can of myself for right now and hope for the best. I've got my 3 month check up set for sometime in february--i'll keep you updated on how it goes. I hope all goes well for you!

I just got that very call. I have to go in tomorrow for a biopsy and I am very scared. Just because that is what they found does it lead to cancer? I am only 22 and I have no idea about any of this? Any answers will be appreciated.

Hey i got that call 2 weeks ago and i have HPV which causes the pre cancerous cells im only 23. I have a 2year old baby girl and she is my everything! I cant stand the thought of leaving this earth right now! I just went for my biop and i have to call this week and make an appt for the leep. the Dr wanted me to think about it because he said there is big chance i wont be able to have another kid but i just told him that i would rather be on this earth to take care of the one i have then to chance it! I will pray for each and everyone of you!!! Sounds like we are all in the same boat so we need to stick together!! Let us know how everything goes for everyone and i will do the same!

I just found out last night that my mom has 15 pre cancerous cells and I'm so scared that they will turn into cancer. I love my mom soooooooooooo much and I can't have this happen to her now. She has so much things to do in her life yet.
I really hope that the doctor can find a way to make these cells so away and never return. please pray for me, I would really appreciate it!!!

I just got news that I need laser treatment to have pre-cancerous cells removed. I'm only 26, recently married, and haven't started a family yet and am so worried about what this means for the furture.

I hope the rest of you who posted earlier have had speedy recoveries and would love to hear about how you are now.

You're all in my thoughts.

I am very scared as well. I got the call in 2007 that I had precancerous cells. I went in got the biopsy and the leep. I finally had a normal pap smear one year ago. I went in for my yearly pap smear about a week ago and got that dreaded call again! The precancerous cells came back . I thought I was done dealing with all of this. The crappy thing is, is that I just got engaged, and have always dreamed of having a children. I am hoping and praying that this doesn't hurt my chances of being a mother one day. I really believe that is why I was put on this earth. Thoughts and prayers would really be appreciated. I will be thinking and praying for all of you as well.

Well i have had the leep surgery to.I felt fine a couple of days later. I am only 24 and i have to go back to the doctor in April to find out if i have to have the cone surgery which i dont want to have cause they said if they do have to do this other surgery it will be hard to get pregnant again or may not be able to carry the baby full term.Cause i got a four year i carried with no problem and then i got them pre cancer cells and miscarried two babies and then i had that leep surgery and carried a baby to 36 weeks and now i guess the cancer cells are back...I just want to know if its true if you have this cone surgery is it harder to get pregnant and or to carry to full term....

Well i have had the leep surgery to.I felt fine a couple of days later. I am only 24 and i have to go back to the doctor in April to find out if i have to have the cone surgery which i dont want to have cause they said if they do have to do this other surgery it will be hard to get pregnant again or may not be able to carry the baby full term.Cause i got a four year i carried with no problem and then i got them pre cancer cells and miscarried two babies and then i had that leep surgery and carried a baby to 36 weeks and now i guess the cancer cells are back...I just want to know if its true if you have this cone surgery is it harder to get pregnant and or to carry to full term....

I am 22 years old and I have pre cancerous cells. I had an irregular pap and recieved the call monday...I go in nov 30th for a coloscope. however, whatever challenge or changes the good lord has in store for me I CAN DO IT. I wish you all the best of luck and prayers.

I'M 34 YEARS OLD. I HAVE PRE CANCEROUS CELLS WHEN I WAS 21 THEY REMOVE THEM WITH LASSER AND TOLD ME THAT I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HAVE ANYMORE CHILDREN SONCE THEY DONT KNOW WHAT IS GOING TO GET AFFECTED. I HAD ONE CHILD AT THAT TIME, NOT I HAVE FOUR CHILDREN. THIS YEAR I FOUND OUT THAT THE PRE CANCEROUS CELLS CAME BACK. I ASKED THE DOCTOR WHY THEY SAID THAT MY NEW PARTNER GAVE ME THE HPV VIRUS AND THATS WHY THEY ARE BACK. I GOT HTE BIOPSY DONE I HAVE TO WAIT TWO WEEK FOR THE RESULT THAT WILL SEE WHAT THE NEXT STEP WOULD BE.