biopsy update
February 13, 2008 by Mina
It’s been a difficult week since my biopsy last Wednesday. Needless to say, Sylvanus and I have not made love since. How can it be!!! ???? !!!!
I found myself extremely tired all week. Thoughts of the biopsy continued to give me that “icky” feeling. I wanted to make love to him as soon as the healing process was over, but at the same time, I was afraid to.
Monday, I went to work and as I started doing my job, I suddenly felt awful…. I have been home from work now with the flu. My fever finally went away today. So now I am battling this as well.
Ok, this update is really about the results of my biopsy, so here goes… I have been diagnosed with CIN1. Which translates to: cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. (try to say that 3 times fast!)
So what does this mean?
This means I have precancerous cells. It is the lowest risk diagnosis. In most cases, it goes away on it’s own. In some cases, however, the cells continue to grow and spread. I am currently a CIN 1 there are also CIN 2 and CIN 3. So really, I shouldn’t worry …. much.
But the fact of the matter is… cancer could be in my future. I will have to start having more frequent pap smears (oh joy) and even more fun… there will be more cervical biopsies in my future! (double joy)
Bottom line is, all I can do is get myself tested frequently. Which is fine by me. I would also like to add, that all the information I wrote above, was information I researched myself. The only information I got from my doctor was the diagnosis. So I would like to stress how important it is for patients to do as much research for themselves as possible, because doctors just don’t do enough sometimes. Or rather, they just don’t have the time to tell you.
Thank you for all of you who have sent your well wishes this week. I appreciated it very much.
Luckily, if you go for another check up in 3 mths and youre clear, and another at the 6mth marker and your clear, you get to wait another 6 and if youre clear again, you go yearly like you have before.
Im thrilled its nothing more. I was hoping it would work out ok and you would be fine. Looks like I got my wish.
Keep the head up and the eyes on the prize. You can rest easy and have that wild sex youve waited for.
Lucky
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very true… before this, my paps came up abnormal about 5 years ago. So I will have normal and abnormal paps often and hopefully the normals will continue to out weigh the abnormals. Thanks for the support.
xoxooxx mina
Awww Mina. Hugs hugs hugs being sent to you! Not just for the results, but for your flu too. Also, hugs to Sylvanus, I know how tough it can be for the partner when worrying things like heath rear its head.
I wish you all the best, get plenty of rest! And I hope you’re feeling much better as soon as possible.
Elise
xxx
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Thank you for your love and support.
xoxoxo mina
As they say knowing is half the battle - I tend to think in this case it’s more than half. And if all it requires at this point is more testing then that’s an easy bargain.
Plus think about it this way… You can make the decisions on when you need to get biopsies. I think you two can find a way to include imposed chastity into the mix. I’ll let you both marinate on how you can turn those lemons into lemonade.
So glad things are mostly fine. Now get yourself healthy. Otherwise the rest of us are gonna have to start stepping in to take care of Sylvanus
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I feel as though I should be insulted! have no fear… I will be better soon, and if I have to, I will muster all my strength just so he can make love to me.
Knowing is better than not. The results are good, since I am at low risk. Future testing will be hard. Paps are paps and I can deal with that. All future biopsies will have Sylvanus there with me to hold my hand. THAT is for sure!
xoxoxox mina
Mina, Sending Hugs from aross the pond and i hope your are getting loads of rest and that you will be able to kick that flu out very soon too.
xox
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Thank you sweetie.
xoxoxox mina
I’ve read that this sort of thing is fairly common, so don’t start worrying yet! My thoughts are with you Mina.
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Thank you sweetie. I’m not worried just yet either. I’m just very aware *grin*
xoxoxo mina
The good thing is your on top of it. keep getting those yearly tests, I know Sylvanus will insist on it (((hugs)))
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Well the yearly tests will happen anyways as long as I am on birth control. I think now however, my tests may happen every 6 months. And yes I will keep up with it. Thanks for all the support.
xoxoxo mina
Hang in there - I had the same diagnosis in 1993 and have never had a funky pap since…good to keep on top of it though.
Have a happy Valentines - both of you.
xo
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Thank you sweetie. Im sure I have nothing to worry about.. just hate thinking about more biopsies in my future.
xoxoxo mina
sending good supportive juju your way.
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Thank you sweetie.
xoxoxox mina
Big, big hugs! Oh, that just sucks that it wasn’t just a very minor thing. Take care of yourself….*hugs*
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It could have been worse, so Im happy for now.
xoxoox mina
I’m glad you finally have answers. If you ever need anything at all, please don’t hesitate to email me.
sending you lots of strength, hope and love - keep positive hun…. *hugs* t. x
As I wrote on your precedent post, I got those pre-cancer cells… and a part of my cervix removed… It is all fine by now… and the cervix grows back… luckily…
No, you shouldn’t worry about this… I’m sure it will be all fine…
*super hugs*
I hope you feel better soon! And hopefully next time you go back for a pap test everything’s back to normal! <3
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