Sometimes wish I had never bothered – Debra’s Story

My story begins in January 2009 when a routine smear test revealed CIN3 cells and I was advised I would need treatment as soon as possible. I had these cells removed under general anaesthetic in March 2009. My general health at this time was fine but I was then unexpectedly made redundant from a job I loved so went through a bit of low period. I underwent a follow-up smear a year later which revealed the CIN3 cells were still present but in a less severe form so I was advised to return for a follow up check the following year. After a period temporary employment I was then lucky enough to find a new permanent job in December 2010 and settled into it well. A year later I underwent a series of examinations resulting in the removal of more CIN3 cells under both colposcopy procedure and again, 6 months later, under general anaesthetic. In December 2011 I was advised that I had “persistent severe CIN3 cells” and a hysterectomy would be the preferred course of action. I was referred to a Consultant who explained that they were concerned that they could not get rid of the cells properly. At the age of 50 my child bearing years were over so that did not worry me. However, at no time in the previous 3 years had I felt unwell (except following hospital visits) so I was very apprehensive about agreeing to undergo a major operation. The Consultant asked me to think about it and return in the New Year to discuss it with her further. I met up with her again on 7 January 2012 and agreed...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Your Stories cervical cancer total abdominal hysterectomy Source Type: news