Abnormal Pap

[Tlehuas]

I found out about a month ago that I have a 7cm ovarian cyst and a small tumor in my uterus. Then a week after I was told I had an abnormal Pap and they found cancer cells. I go in for surgery on June 18th. I am really nervous. I guess I am just in need of some understand support right now from those who know what I am feeling. I am not able to talk to my family my kids dont want to listen to my concerns and my husband just told me we are over. Is this normal to not get the support one needs going through this kind of stuff. I feel so alone in this.

[Kitt]

What kind of surgery are the doctors recommending?

[Kitty]

I'd ask my doctor for a complete explanation of the Pap Test results and just what exactly they found.

I've had abnormal paps before. What they found were pre-cancerous cells. Not cancerous yet but without monitoring they could turn cancerous. I have pap tests every six months.

Normally a test called a Colposcopy is done. That's there the doctor takes a small sample of the pre-cancerous area and has it biopsied. It's an in-office procedure and you can get on with your day afterwards. Little to no discomfort.

Surgery, if needed, should be a last resort.

As far as the ovarian cyst.....I've had that, too. But it was in 1986 and I did have surgery to have it removed. They removed my right ovary at the time, too, leaving me with just the left ovary. I was told I had a slim chance of becoming pregnant again. I was pregnant within 3 months after the surgery!

[Jo*mar]

Sorry about husbands attitude..
Is he saying the marriage is over because of this dx?
No sisters, friends or coworkers to talk with?

Did they actually say there were cancer cells present, or just abnormal pap?

My sis had many abnormal paps and eventually a biopsy & small cyst - but all went well.