Cervix Cancer Support

Question: Should I get a hysterectomy cause of abnormal cells on cervix? I'm 20...? I've been battling pre-cancerous cells on my cervix for 2-3 years now. The culprit of the cells is the HPV virus. I had surgery 2 years ago, but the cells have returned. The doctors said they wanted me to come back in 6 months to check on the cells, but I'm frightened that they have turned to cancer, or the cells have spread or something. I haven't had any kids yet and would LOVE to, but I don't want to deal with this HPV anymore and having to keep getting procedures done until my cervix is either gone, or way too weakened to support a child. So should I just get a hysterectomy to avoid eventually developing cancer and getting procedures done? Will the cells really keep coming back? Why do people say that the surgery you get to treat the cells usually help with the abnormal cells not coming back and mine have? Another thing, since I contracted HPV 2 years ago, I have had unprotected sex with 4 guys. Do you think I could have caught another strain and that's why the HPV is showing positive and abnormal cells are forming again? Please help I've been crying my eyes out all morning and all I want is to hear something encouraging... Whyyy does HPV have to exist!!!!!! =(

Answer: I'm afraid that I don't know much about HPV or what you're dealing with, but I can reassure you that if it does come down to a hysterectomy they can leave in your ovaries and you could actually do in-vitro with a surrogate mother and still have children. The doctors could also bank some of your eggs if it turns out you need the ovaries removed too. I know that's probably discouraging but just wanted to let you know that even if you end up not being able to carry your own children, your eggs could be used to create them and have someone else carry them. Find a specialist if your gynecologist can't give you good answers to these questions.

Question: Shouls I get a hysterectomy because of abnormal cells on cervix? I'm 20...? I've been battling pre-cancerous cells on my cervix for 2-3 years now. The culprit of the cells is the HPV virus. I had surgery 2 years ago, but the cells have returned. The doctors said they wanted me to come back in 6 months to check on the cells, but I'm frightened that they have turned to cancer, or the cells have spread or something. I haven't had any kids yet and would LOVE to, but I don't want to deal with this HPV anymore and having to keep getting procedures done until my cervix is either gone, or way too weakened to support a child. So should I just get a hysterectomy to avoid eventually developing cancer and getting procedures done? Will the cells really keep coming back? Why do people say that the surgery you get to treat the cells usually help with the abnormal cells not coming back and mine have? Another thing, since I contracted HPV 2 years ago, I have had unprotected sex with 4 guys. Do you think I could have caught another strain and that's why the HPV is showing positive and abnormal cells are forming again? Please help I've been crying my eyes out all morning and all I want is to hear something encouraging...

Answer: I totally feel your pain. I was diagnosed with something called adenocarcinoma in situ. The recommended treatment is hysterectomy, but I opted for "conservative manganement" instead. The uncertainty can drive you NUTS. Here's what helps me: So I'd like to have a baby myself someday, but even if you have a hyst, it doesn't mean you you can't have children. It just means you will have them without being pregnant. And seriously, who wants to be pregnant anyway? I always think of all the BAD parts about being pregnant. For example, giving birth is really painful. A c-section has a huge recovery time. Women who've given birth have increased issues like rectocele, urinary incontinence. And how horrible does an episiotomy sound??? That's not even to mention the weight gain, sagging stomach skin and stretch marks! That beign said, there is no use anticipating bad things in the future by having a hyst now. That's the great thing about cervical abnormalities . . . they are slow moving and doctors can catch then before they are cancer. So my advice to you is to go back in 6 months and get another pap. Especially given your age, there is an excellent chance it will go back to normal. But even if it doesn't, this will not ruin your life. Also, please know that an HPV cure is being tested right now. So if you need treatment, you might want to look into a clinical trial. They basically boost your immune system to specifically target HPV. No surgery required! It's very exciting.

Question: PreCancerous cells on cervix? I went to my doctors appt. today and they said my pap came back abnormal and they seen "precancerous" cells on my cervix, they gave me a byopsy and im waiting for the results. Im really scared and i had a baby boy 8wks ago and i need to be here for him =( has any1 else ever went thru this? what can i expect? Im so scared right now. No one in my family has ever had cervical cancer, and im even more scared because they found this out almost 2months ago i had the precancerous cells and i never even found out until today, so im hoping its not gotten worse. I just need some answers and some support im so scared and sad right now.

Answer: This is VERY common and there is no reason to be scared. It is very unlikely to have progressed at all in 2 months. Precancerous cervical cells may never progress at all. Write down your questions and take them with you when you go back for your results this should help you to better understand what is happening. In the meantime enjoy your baby they don’t stay small long enough and he can tell when you’re stressed.

Question: Abnormal Cells on Cervix?? I have been going to my OB-GYN for three years now and last June the findings from my annual pap smear were abnormal cells on my cervix. In July I had to have a biopsy down to find out what the cells were. All they could tell me was that the cells aren't cancer or an STD, and that I had to have another biopsy in six months. I went and had the other biopsy done in December by a different doctor. She told me that the cells haven't changed but now I have to get a biopsy not just a pap every three months. To add to all of this I have been having sever pain during sex from time to time and I think that is related to the abnormal cells. Has anyone else had this problem or has any advise for me? I was very scared at first but my boyfriend of a year has gone to every doctors visit with me and has supported me through it all. Also is there a way that I could research this? I've gone to a lot of sites but can't find anything. FYI: I am 18 and have been tested for all STDs and HPV. I am negative I reported the pain to the doctor at my last visit which was in December.

Answer: I have had abnormal pap smears since I had my first child at age 20. I have gone through all of the colposcopies and biopsies (aren't they ever so pleasant) and the only thing my doctor could suggest was a cervical freeze. I was nervous at first as well, but, believe it or not, a cervical freeze doesn't hurt at all. It's been four years since my freeze, I have had my third and last child, and my pap smears are still normal. Just one of those crazy women things I guess.

Question: I love my mom so much. I don't want to lose her. I need emotional support, please? So, last year, doctors found a cyst near her cervix and it was prescribed as endometrial cancer. So, they treated her with brachytherapy and we pooled out money. After a few months, this time, they found another one. Its a colposcopy. To be treated by chemotherapy. I'm really worried. No biopsy yet. I hate seeing her cry. I'm falling apart now. I love her so much. My day was going so perfect. Everytime a day went great, I worry. So, yeah, bad luck. I need cheering up and strengthening, please?

Answer: In the darkest hours I face I am reminded of a quote that enabled me to not be afraid. "If you're going through hell, keep going" - Winston Churchill And I am very sure as you feel pain seeing her upset, she will feel the same way if she finds out your falling apart. You can be her support, for that is what she needs most. So my advice is to remember that emotions have a way to either thrive or consume us. Yet keep in mind you have the most powerful one of all, and that is love. For love is all you need, to put a smile on her face which will result in a smile on your face as well. So keep your head up, so she can see what matters most. And that is the bond a family can have. For it is unbreakable as long as everyone is fighting together. I am wishing you all the fighting spirit I have to go out to you and your mother.

Question: Is my husband going to die of cancer? Last year my husband was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphomia.He went through chemo for a little.We thought it was gone but knew he had to go back for testing.During that time I've had precancer of the cervix and I'm still treating it,dealing with my own stuff as well.Anyways,he went today..and bad new..it's back.I'm really scared for him and he's not taking it well.He's talking about refusing chemo and just "letting" himself die.I'm trying to support him the best I can,but I'm scared for my own health too.How can we possibly survive this?Might I also add that I've been laid off and his hours are limited.We're still paying off his bills from last time and will be for a very long time!

Answer: When it rains, it pours. So true in your case. I am baffled, and sad. What you both are going though is my greatest fear. Getting cancer and having cancer return to my spouse. It truly is my greatest fear. Fighting cancer takes a lot of money, my wife had to take over 6 months off, I worked 60 hours plus a week, and every night came home to help my wife by doing all the cooking, and housework. What I would try and do is first talk to his oncologist and see what they think he should do and what is the probability of that treatment being successful. Believe me, I know by seeing what my wife is going though what chemotherapy does to the body. It hurts me to see it's effects on her. It is possible that it can prolong your husband's life a long time. A friend at work his wife has colon cancer, it goes away for awhile and then comes back to other parts of her body. She has fought it for 7 years. At times she had a pack attached to her body that injected a chemotherapy drug into her body. But she is fighting for every day. She has children and wants to see them graduate from college, marry, and have children. It is what keeps her going. She has permanent disability. She was at our Christmas Party last year, and she looked great and will fight the cancer on every front. Another friend I saw last year, she got married in Chicago after leaving here. A mutual friend told me that her husband had Stage 4 Colon Cancer. They gave him 18 months to live. I went over and introduced myself, and told him about my wife and that I was friends with his wife. Well, next to him was a baby's carriage. He says that he is fighting cancer and takes every day as a gift from God. He looks forward to seeing his son grow up. His oncologist found a Clinical Study that they are trying. He remains hopeful that it takes. These are only two examples of the people I have personally met. Every person needs to look inside of them to discover why life is worth living. I know this.... If I had cancer, and it returned, I would have to evaluate if it would be worth going though more chemotherapy. I know myself, I probably would. But...if my loved one in the meantime got cancer, then there would be no way in hell that I would be calling it quits. I would be there for her, to help her try and survive it. I know it, I would not desert her. I would live for her. This is so hard to write, tears are running down my face. I can only do what I can do for you and that is pray. I am praying for both of you. God Bless you both. I hope others will have some thoughts, there are a lot of great people here. I am so sorry, Dave Duane, what kind of nonsense are you promoting? Here is part of what your site says about cancer,''The unusual circumstances regarding this is that.aA major cancer attack happens between midnight 12.00 a.m. to 5.00 a.m. The most deadly cancer attack to near death occurred only on every Sunday. The possibility of the cause I found to be the issue of ghosts because the h ouse is located near a cemetary and they come and disturb this house exactly between 12.00 a.m. to 5.00 a.m. the same (in a few instances it is between 9 or 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.. It is all to easy to deny this, but the noise they make don't even allow people to sleep either." What kind of nonsense is this??

Question: this isnt a question. just something i can print at school? Puberty: the stage of growth and development when both the male and the female body become capable of producing offspring. Estrogen: the hormone produced by the ovaries the stimulated the development of female secondary sex characteristics and affects the menstrual cycle. Secondary sex characteristics: physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty. Body image: the perception of fat tissue and lean tissue in the body. Female reproductive system: consists of organs in the female bodies that are involved in producing offspring. Mons veneris: the fatty tissue that cover the front of the pubic bones and serves as a protective cushion for the internal reproduction organs. Labia majora: the heavy folds of skin that surrounds the opening of the vagina. Clitoris: a small highly sensitive structure located above the opening of the urethra. Hymen: a thin membrane that stretches across the opening of the vagina. Ovaries: female reproduction glands that produce ova and estrogen. Ovulation: the release of mature ovum from one of the two ovaries. Fallopian tube: a four-inch-long tube that connects an ovary to the uterus. Uterus: a muscular organ that receives and supports tee fertilized egg during pregnancy an contracts during childbirth to help with delivery. Cervix: the lowest part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Vagina: a muscular tube that connects the uterus to the outside of the body, Menstual cycle: a monthly series of changers that involves ovulation changes in the uterine lining and menstruation. Menstruation: the period in the menstrual cycle in which the unfertilized egg and the lining of the uterus leave the body in a menstrual flow. Corpus luteum: a temporary gland that secretes progesterone. Progesterone: a hormone that changes the lining of the uterus. Toxic shock syndrome: a severe illness resulting from infection with tixin-producig strains of [staphylococcus] Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) a combination of physical and emotional symptoms that affect a female a week to ten days prior t menstruation. Amenorrhea: the absence of menstruation. Pelvic examination: an examination of the internal female reproduces organs. Pap smear: a screening test in which cells are scraped from the cervix and examined to detect cervical cancer. Breast self-examination- a screening procedure for breast cancer in which a female checks her breast for lumps and changes Tiana Alefaio Lesson 22

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Question: condyloma virus treatment? ? I was to gynecologist and by colposkoy she told that I have condyloma virus (I have warts in cervix). One doctor is saying I should do freezing (cryotherapy),second- lazer surgery, and 3rd Electrocautery....it is very confused for me...I would like to get merried and it is very important for me if condyloma virus Can cause problems if I would like to be pregnant... I have to questions: • Can condyloma virus cause cancer? • Is it safe to use Cryotherapy (freezing) OR Electrocautery. for preventing this disease? • After treatment will condyloma virus disappear ? Can it cause problems if I would like to be pregnant I would like to go marred and I am very very afraid and have nervous, I don’t know what to do? Please help …it is very important for me Thank you very much for your support

Answer: Genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata or venereal warts, are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted diseases. As the name suggests, genital warts affect the moist tissues of the genital area. They may look like small, flesh-colored bumps or have a cauliflower-like appearance. Genital warts may be as small as 1 millimeter in diameter — smaller than the width of a ballpoint pen refill — or may multiply into large clusters. Although genital warts can be treated with medications and surgery, they are a serious health concern. The virus that causes them — the human papillomavirus (HPV) — has been associated with cervical cancer. It has also been linked with other types of genital cancers, such as cancer of the penis. There is no virus such as Condyloma virus and it is only HPV virus. It is safe to use Cryotherapy (freezing) OR Electrocautery for preventing this disease. After treatment it can not be said if condyloma virus will disappear and it may come back again. It is also not adviseable to get pregnent once you are affected by this virus and the baby is like to have the virus inherited and suffer on a some years later. -

Question: Really sad sometimes? I have a wonderful husband, a 6 month old, and am expecting my second child in September. My mom is a huge part of the problem, she always tries to be a victim, and is just really mean sometimes. I don't work, I stay at home with my son, but I go to school. I enjoy school, and get really involved in discussions but I don't socialize with any classmates outside of school. We are living with my in-laws, and we all get along really good. We're trying to save money for our first house, while I fininsh school and my husband tries to get in with the Sheriff's Dept. (He already has a good job, but his company is starting major problems with its employees.) I don't have any friends, and have no one I can relate to about my son, marriage, or pregnancy. No one but my husband supported me in getting pregnant again. I have lesions on my cervix and I'm really scared they will develop into cervical cancer, and I wouldn't be able to have children much longer. I do pray... Thanks :)

Answer: Aww sweetie, I know how you feel. Y! answers is not much of a replacement of real girlfriends huh. Hang in there and pray! Also, try joining some mommy and me classes or a play date group around. It will give you time for your children to socialize and for you to have adult time with others! Your husband sounds great! In no way do I mean to offend you in anyway, but you do have a beautiful baby and one on the way with a marvelous loving husband. It could be worse! I was told "sorry" when I got pregnant and told to get lost. Good luck and if you need to talk, email me.

Question: Should I get a hysterectomy cause of abnormal cells on cervix? I'm 20...? I've been battling pre-cancerous cells on my cervix for 2-3 years now. The culprit of the cells is the HPV virus. I had surgery 2 years ago, but the cells have returned. The doctors said they wanted me to come back in 6 months to check on the cells, but I'm frightened that they have turned to cancer, or the cells have spread or something. I haven't had any kids yet and would LOVE to, but I don't want to deal with this HPV anymore and having to keep getting procedures done until my cervix is either gone, or way too weakened to support a child. So should I just get a hysterectomy to avoid eventually developing cancer and getting procedures done? Will the cells really keep coming back? Why do people say that the surgery you get to treat the cells usually help with the abnormal cells not coming back and mine have? Another thing, since I contracted HPV 2 years ago, I have had unprotected sex with 4 guys. Do you think I could have caught another strain and that's why the HPV is showing positive and abnormal cells are forming again? Please help I've been crying my eyes out all morning and all I want is to hear something encouraging...

Answer: If you go to the doctor all they will do is tell you to have the surgery or chemotherapy because that is what makes them money. Doctors can't actually tell you to do alternative treatments as they will possible loose their licence. So no don't have a hysterectomy first look at other options : If you read on line there has been a lot of success over the years with alternative treatment. To start with Dr Max Gerson was curing people sent home to die from cancer many years ago and his daughter has also written books on the therapy call Gerson Therapy. To be as brief as possible it consist of a fresh fruit and veg diet -lots of fresh juice. From what I have read the body is able to cure itself of cancer but you have to give it what it needs. There is a book "A Cancer Therapy: Results of Fifty Cases and the Cure of Advanced Cancer by Max Gerson and Charlotte Gerson" which is on Amazon. You and also find a more recent one called Healing The Gerson Way by Charlotte Gerson and Beata Bishop. The movie about it is called 'The beautiful Truth' also on amazon. There is also a lot of info available on line about laetrile (also called Vitamin B17) the best info I found was in an old documentary called "G._Edward_Griffin_-_World_Without_Cancer_(The_Story_of_Vitamin_B17" - do a search for it and watch it, it will explain the benefits to you. Smile and get well soon :)