Serious question... not for chuckle heads!?

Question

Has anyone ever been diagnosed with Cervical or ovarian Cancer or have a loved one go through it?

What clues or signs or symptoms did you have that led you to get checked out and what tests did they give you to determine that was what you had?

If you are a survivor... I wish you peace and light and love, strength and health... always!

Thanks for answering thsi very sensitive question!

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Answer 1

I'm a 9-year survivor of cervical cancer. My diagnosis came from a routine visit and several follow-ups; my treatment was uneventful (aside from the typical side effects), and today I'm a happier, healthier person because of the diagnosis.

I was relatively unaware of female reproductive health prior to my illness, but I've become far more aware and educated and I keep up on all of my doctor's visits, don't hesitate to get an appointment when I think something's a miss, and have learned to open my mouth and ask questions! That is very important. NEVER assume you'll be told everything, and never be afraid to hear the answers.

If you or someone you know is currently being treated for any type of life-threatening condition, the best things you can do are: Have a good support group; Go to EVERY doctor's appointment; ASK questions - even if you think they're stupid; Don't be afraid to feel weak or unprepared; Look at every day like a gift, regardless of how awful you feel at that moment.

Answer 2

I was diagnosed when I was 17 with cervical cancer and I'm now 33! Cervical CA is caught by a PAP Smear and is very treatable. They preformed a biopsy to confirm the PAP and then they preformed a procedure with a LEEP. I can not encourage young woman to keep their annual PAP smears or if you have multiple partners to go more frequently. Cervical CA can be caused by High Risk HPV. They now have a vaccination out of for the 4 strains of HPV that cause CA, I encourage all woman to ask their OB/GYN for the vaccination. There is 2 "types" of HPV 1. Low Risk HPV- causing genital warts and 2. High Risk HPV causing CA. This is a virus and there is no cure for it BUT it's preventable. Note to all woman THERE IS NO TEST TO PREFORM ON A MAN TO TEST FOR HPV and only 1% have physical signs (genital warts) the rest are simply carriers. Condoms don't necessarily protect you from HPV due to it being a virus on the skin, meaning it's not localized to the shaft of the penis. I hope this information enlightens and gets some of those procrastinators to the OB/GYN to have their annual PAPs done! More importantly thank you for asking this sensitive question, it's time woman start asking WHAT ABOUT ME and HOW CAN I SAVE MYSELF! I hope you find this information valuable and informative!

Answer 3

A PAP smear at age 16 (earlier if sexually active) and 1 every 3 years will eliminate any concern for cervical cancer. Please be aware that there is an HPV vaccine that will prevent many forms of cervical cancer. Ovarian cancer is the sad one. There are typically no symptoms until it is well established. There is no easy way to find it by physical examination. Treatment remains limited and the 5 year survival after the diagnosis is not good. Fortuantely - it is not the most common cancer in women.

Answer 4

you must go for a Pap Smear for cervical cancer. There is not nerve endings on the cervix so there usually is no sensation. Bleeding after intercouse, or any other abnormal bleeding can be an indication.
If caught early it is 100% treatable.
Ovarian can also be caught on a pap smear test, but it is unlikely. ultrasound and biopsy is used to confirm this.
lower abdominal discomfort and intestinal upsets can also indicate ovarian issues.
talk to doc if you are concerned and have annual paps done

Answer 5

One of my friends JUST beat it! SHe is obviously very sick, but is officially in remission. She was diagnosed with cervical cancer at 23, and is now 25. She found out through a regular pap test. She had abnormal cells so the did some more testing and found it that way. She had no prior symptoms. Just went in for her annual exam...this is the precise reason we do them!

Answer 6

Yes to both... first me I was very lucky... the test came up positive. They sent to Oby-Gyn & Oncology turned out the it was a false positive but as a precaution they did a D& C. I was put to sleep so I can't tell u much. I went for regular exams til I had 3 or 4 more clean testing.

But my Cousin who was 15 yrs older wasn't so lucky. She had cancer, had her ovaries removed. Things looked good for 4 yrs. then cancer came back tiny spot in lung, then kidneys... she went through alot. Unfortunately she didn't make it. She was not only beautiful person but while battling cancer her families was raising lots of money for cancer research for women. In one way she was a gin pig trying new methods etc... and had a really good quality life considering. It wasn't til the very end that she was so sick to move.

As far as her cancer, it was she had pain and felt cyst type lump in lower groin hip area. A ultrasound showed it, a biospy confirmed it was cancer and then began referrals , 2nd and 3rd opinions and the entire family pouring over info for treatment. To find out what hospitals had the higher success rates etc...

Answer 7

My wife had to have a total histerectomy overie's and all. She had a lump removed from her breast, then her doctor suggested a MRI, then a full body scan, thats when they found polips. that was about 15 years ago she still gets lumps but they keep a close on them,(if they get larger,change shape, move) that gives them an idea of weather or not their malignant. A regular physical will always help.

Answer 8

I had cancer cell detected. I had no signs at all. Found out at my annual pap. Everyone make sure you have your annual pap smear. If you think something is wrong with your female parts always brink this to your gynecologist's attention.

Answer 9

A close friend of mine was misdiagnosed originally... Doctor told her it was just a harmless growth (like a cyst). When the pain didn't go away she went to another doc and he discovered cancer..