FabSwingers.com forum: Cervical Cancer

By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

After seeing in the news today about the devestation Jade Goody is having to face at being told doctors can only prolong her life, I thought I would ask that all the women on FAB make sure their cervical smears are up to date.

I beat cervical cancer 10 years ago and now get screened every year, without fail. My sympathies and thoughts are with Jade and her two very young children, and I can only say...... I know how she feels about the possibility of having to leave her kids without a mummy.

So...... being bossy here....... to all the women on FAB........ GO GET CHECKED. It doesn't hurt and it could just save your life. Remember, cervical cancer if caught at stage 1 is totally treatable.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I sympathise with jade goody ..as i was a victim of this terrible desease ...i fortunatley came out the other end ....so their is hope ......

yes i also advise the screening.

....mine was found by going in for a completely different test ...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i also beg women to do this also!!! i'm a man but i feel so gutted for jade and my heart goes out to her and her kids so ladies please do as this bossy women says

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By (user no longer on site)
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over a year ago

Thanks for that Maddie...I know mine is due again and I think any woman who is aware of what poor Jade is going through will be knocking down thier GPs door

My concern is that the screening age has been changed to 25,my friend who is 22 has been sexually active since she was 14 and has begged for a smear test but has been told she is far too young

As women become sexually active at an earlier age these days this seems ridiculous and im sure it has a lot to do with the cost rather than the safety of women

Good on ya Maddie for beating it mwah mwah mwah

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

have to agrre with the other ladies i am also a victim of this terrible aflicktion and have also came out the other side.. and would urge other women on the site to have their smear regularly and on time xxx

luv jacs

xxxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

ain't there any signs so women can look out for it???

just had read up and irregular bleeding and bleeding after sex could be are some signs are there any more ???

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

Hi Smithy36 yes there r symptoms to look out for but not all women get symptoms i didnt n was diagnosed with a

CIN3 .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

but if anyone knows any symptoms it might some might help by putting them on here, could save someone the heartache that jade and u and many women go through with this terrible diease

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Maddie and abbie, you have my upmost admiration. I have an absolute fear of smear tests but i have them every three years even though i cant have them done in the conventional way.

Jade was never my favourite person but i have the upmost respect for her now, cant imagine the hell she must be going throughxxkarenxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I saw that too about Jade, so very sorry for her and her family

So as everyone is saying, get the checks ladies, also check for breast lumps and guys, we need to be checking ourselves down below too!!

Maybe instead if the gaps where the adverts are on fabs at present, maybe a few links to health issue sites might be useful, they will be free and easy access too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good idea, bigfella

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By (user no longer on site)
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over a year ago

I agree with that x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I agree with lowering the age of screening. Up here in Scotland I think it's 21. I went for my first smear at 17 and by 19 I had to get treament and have been going every year since. A simple test can save so many lives.

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By *leasureDomeMan
over a year ago

all over the place

what do you women think of the injection for 14 yr olds ...my friends daughter missed it by 6 months and has paid for it herself ....

whats your thoughts ?

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By (user no longer on site)
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over a year ago

My daughter has had 2 of the 3 vaccinations so far..its not a complete barrier to certain types of cervical cancer but its effective against the most common

I don't believe it has anything to do with promoting promiscuity as some of mothers who have prevented their daughters from having it have said

Its at least some form of protection and I was happy for my daughter to have it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Big fella... What a truly brilliant idea... Great Publicity for the site too!..

Nice one...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

great idea big fella !!!

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

Brilliant idea Bigfella.........

ADMIN..... are you listening.

As for other symptons........

Bleeding at any other time apart from your period.

Bleeding after sex.

Pain in your groin, above the top of the pelvic bone.

Any kind of ache in your groin or anywhere around your pelvic bone.

The other thing is: if you are under 25, ask for a female doctor to see you and tell her that you are part of the swinging lifestyle. I'd rather get a few raised eyebrows and possibly a browbeating about safe sex (hahaha) but better to get a smear than have it left til it's too late.

It's taken a terrible fate to befall a celebrity to get this message across. Lets make sure her life isn't in vain.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

hi guys read all the comments,me and my ex split up coz of the fears she had with cancer,she had bit bleeding between periods and sumtimes after sex so she had 2 smear in 2 year and nothing wrong,but she still got it in her head that she had it coz of what was going on with her body.we split coz she didnt want sex anymore,i stay with her 4 cpl year thought this and her worry but she is still the same now.anyone with an idea to help.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

That is so sad and so scary, god knows what they all must be going through

I don't think the injection they have out now would promote promiscuity and I wouldn't have hesitated in letting my daughters have it done.

Thankfully I have not had to go through what someof you ladies have, but a scare frightened the live out of me enough to make sure I don't miss a check now.

Go get checked !!!

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By *aughtyNurse999Woman
over a year ago

Fabville !!!

will now go into nursey mode lol

Women... Get your smear tests done.

Have your mamograms

If there is a history of bowel cancer in the family tell your gp and go have a bowel screen test (males also)

men.... make sure you have yourself checked for prostate problems.

Check testicles regualar for lumps and bumps..

Surely a few embarrasing seconds of a test is better than the agony of finding something wrong and suffering the devastation of loss.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

oh im so pleased I just read this, thanks _adchick, I had completly forgotten I had a remender letter to go for a smear I also have them every 6 months due to already having problems I think hearing that about jade has really hit home with me how important it is that I keep getting tested regularly I dont know what id do if I thought I was leaving my little ones without their mam x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Goes to kitchen to get spatula... ok, line up ladies!

... I'm sure I missed my calling, I'm coming back as a gynecologist next time round!

Joking aside, it's depserate what Jade Goody is going through. She took a lot of flak in the press in her early 'fame' years but who would wish this on anyone. Hope she recovers but its not looking good for her.

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

You go get it done Sexywelsh and let us know you are ok........!

I'm just so glad this thread has reminded at least 1 person.

My kids were 11, 8 and 4 when I was diagnosed and I was single. Even though they are now alot older and mostly self sufficient, I will never forget how I felt about the possibility of leaving them without their mum.

So.......all you women...... please please please, go get checked. It's one of the only cancers that you don't have to worry about if you get checked when you should!¬

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

Wishy my lovely.....

Jade has terminal cancer. They can no longer treat it or cure it as it's a very agressive form and now in her groin, liver and bowel. They are going to try and prolong her life as far as possible so she can spend some time with her boys.

Her only prognosis now is death.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I know hon, but I'm a firm believer in where there's life there's hope, albeit however slim that hope is.

The report I read said she has an aggressive form of cancer but she's hoping to try new drugs to keep it at bay but it must seem like she's swimming against the tide. Poor kid, I feel for her.

I lost my cousin to cancer some years back and once it got hold of her she couldn't fight it fast enough... all triggered through falling from a horse!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its such a really horrible disease and it effects so many lives and not just the lives of those suffering from the disease itself....to see such a young life and such a young family be struck down is a real tragedy.

At the moment my Mum has just survived a battle with cancer.......my uncle has cancer and my mother-in-law has lukemia...all i can say is you have one life so live it because you never know whats around the corner !!!

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By *aughtyNurse999Woman
over a year ago

Fabville !!!

wow jns sorry to hear that. both my gran and grandad died of cancer. my uncle has it. my sis and neice both had it.

my father in law dies from cancer also.

Its a terrible thing for everyone to go through

jan

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

thanks jan and jim xxx yes a tad hard going at times but at the end of the day all you can do is stay positive and support them and each other.......seems to have hit all families at some point......just sadly it seems to have hit us all at once.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is a sad thread to read really, but also very enlightning and with some hope thrown in there too.

I emailed admin with my idea, hopefully they will consider it. It will make the site a seem a more mature and responsible place to hang out as well as give extremely vital information.

Take care all

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By *leasureDomeMan
over a year ago

all over the place

yeah its horrible ...sorry to hear about your family thats a terrible run of bad luck ...i nursed my dad with stomach cancer for 5 years and he was allergic to morphine ...it wasnt a good way to go ...

i got a skin cancer after living in Australia for 5 years ...luckily it was spotted quickly over here ....i was amazed just how many people were there with them ...little kids to the elderly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

as i said earlier ive had cancer ...complete hysterectomy including ovaries .....been clear for 3yrs now ..thank god ...

i endorse the idea by "big fella" regarding using the site to remind people to have the tests done ...HOPE ADMIN IS READING THIS !!!!??

i went into hospital for tests for a completely sympton

.after the scan ...was whipped into surgery ...

i can stress so heartfeltly that men and woman bewhere of cancer ...its a growing desease....and be vigilant of the signs ....

as _adchick says when you see the doctor and say about your lifestyle ..its best to be honest and alive .....

best to catch it in the bud ......

not scare-mongering but a fact of life ....it wont go away!!!!!! ....

Jades family have my utmost sympathy and need courage... as like Jade ....xx

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

I'm shamelessly bumping this because everyone needs to read it!

Maddie........

**spank me later for being naughty**

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bump away!!! its a bloody good thread!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i was 23 when i got told i had cin3 i had no symptoms nothing just went and had my smear test (i think i had one a few years back and it said i had to go back but never did?) i went along and i was told if i did not have the letz treament it will only be a matter of months before it turned into cancer. since then i get smear test every 6 months and i will always go to one no matter if i have symtoms or not cos as i found out u dont need any for things to change down there.

if u dont like smear tests or are scared of them just think of it as a kinky meet LOL xx

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

Aaawww Kitty.......

I for one am glad you came to your senses and got it sorted!

As Kitty said, just think of them as a kinky meet...... or turn it into a kinky meet and get ya baps out for the doctor!

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By (user no longer on site)
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over a year ago

OMG I got my baps out for a doc once and he had a good old feel...thinking back it felt more than was necessary and then I read in the paper a couple of years later that loads of women had complained about him and his wandering hands!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In 2001 having neglected reminders for my smear I was at my GP's when she suggested as I was now 2 years overdue she would carry out the test that day,reluctantly and put on the spot I agreed....

THANK GOD I did it came back CIN3 I went on to have a Wire Loop biopsy and now even still have yearly smear tests.

As if that wasn't bad enough in 2005 having been back and forwards to my new GP with breast pain to be handed out antibiotics like they were Dolly Mixtures,one occassion to be told to wear a sports bra,this went on for a year until I was finally seen by a hospital consultant, after having mammogram and core biopsy taken to be told I had breast cancer.

Scary thing is that there was no lump to be felt and wouldn't have been until it was too late,if I hadn't persisted and insisted on being sent for tests God only knows what would have happened by the time this had been picked up at screening when I am 50 I shudder to think.

So not only are your smears important but also to be breast aware and make sure you are checked out should you notice or feel any changes.

Now I need a thumbs up coz Hubby does all the posting and this is my first ever time lol

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By (user no longer on site)
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over a year ago

For going through all that and then posting on here ill give you a thumbs up xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Woo Hoo Cheers hun, I may just become addicted to this posting malarky lol

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

And a big thumbs up from me.......

Yet another member for the all powerful Pussy Posse

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

I'd like to make Jade Goody an honourary member of the Pussy Posse...

Woman Power!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Quote: "I'd like to make Jade Goody an honourary member of the Pussy Posse"

Holy Fuck! NOOOOOO!

As much as I feel sorry for her I remember having to listen to her when she was on BB (yes, yes, I know I didn't HAVE to watch it but I HAD to watch it if you know what I mean)..

I vote No.

(can I vote on who gets to be in the Pussy Posse?)

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

No you bloody well can't Wishy......

You belong to the boys gang!

Put the boss back on and let her have a vote!

hhuuummppffff

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm with you Siren, We have to keep our standards, Is it not bad enough that she was on BB then she goes and does interviews with the likes of "Take a break" They call it a magazine, comic more like.....Go God no, we can't have her in the Pussy Possy

I vote (Sorry Maddie) But is a NO for Jade.

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

Ooohhh FFS

I thought I was the hard nosed one of the group.

She may be a dope, an intellectual idiot but the poor girl is going to be dead before her kids out of child hood.

I for one think she deserves a break and although she will never read this........ I'd like to show my support for one very brave woman!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Me... I think she was a complete dummy and was put in a very fortunate position to make a difference to some in the same boat i.e Thick as a plank.. But she is human and she is a mum god bless em and as such think she deserves a break.. Do we not drag ourselves down to a level if we don't??

Mike and Ju x

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

I have never been a fan of her, but, feel for her right now.

So in the posse for me.

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

Thank you Notts and Rugby......

I'm going to send lots of llluurrrrvvvee down the broadband line to those that are having a fit of the grumps today.

And talking of Jade Goody...... Lets hope these new drugs she is trying help p

ong her life for as long as possible.

There but for the grace of god, I could have been in her position.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bloody hell, Your all going soft, next thing you will want the likes of Britney in the gang, or worse still you will all be on Paris Hiltons new show trying to be her best friend

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Time to bump it back up there xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Still not lettng Jade have a vote :D

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By *enchWoman
over a year ago

wirral

I had CIN3 and had the laser treatment. Unfortunately it came back and at the age of 31 I had to have an emergency hysterectomy.

I hadn't had any children as I'd never met anyone I wanted to have any with. I'd rather be alive now than leave children with a father having to explain why Mummy had to die.

I have to admit to being naughty though - I've not been back for a tunnel smear since! I know I should but I don't think I could go through all that treatment, poking and prodding again.

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

Wenchy......

Maddie is sitting here wagging her finger and getting very very cross.

Will you bloody well go and get your tunnel smear done.

Jade apparently ignored a letter about abnormal cells for 3 years!

I don't care how long yours is over due but I will come to you and drag you to the doctors by your ear if you don't sort it out yourself!

**wags finger, wags finger**

Oohh and Hotty.......... Britney and Paris Hilton? FFS woman........... I'm having a llluurrrvveee moment. Not a moment of total insanity!

Jade's in.......... you got a problem, then we take it outside! (or to chams, which ever is more suitable!! - my strap on's bigger than your strap on! )

hehehehehhehehehehehhehehehehhehehhe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

be serious Maddie, Am I really going to turn down a biggie?????

.............Wheres the boys gang???

****Bump****

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

The boys gang have disbanded due to the fact that they are all wimpoids and don't have the backbone to stick anything for more than 2 mins.!

**lets see if that gets a rise**

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i've never had a smear test in all my life, im one of these people that live by the, if its not broke don't fix it moto lol if i feel somethings wrong i'll go for a test but so long as im fit and healthy with no problems down below i can't see the point

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

hey naughtynymphos......cancer at the start has no symptoms hunny......and the longer its in you the further it spreads.......my mum just won a fight agaisnt breast cancer she hadnt a clue she had it till a routine mamogramme showed she had it........she had 5 lumps and its has spread into both lympnoed she ended up getting glands and breast removed.......and you know what she didnt have a clue, no pain, no symptoms absolutley nothing from diagnosis to breast removal was 3 weeks.

all in all the attitude of its not broke fix it and if theres nothing wrong blah blah.....you cant see inside your body...for gods sake a smear, mamaogramme whatever takes minutes...my lifes precious and i will do whatever it takes!

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

Aaawwww NN......

Pleaseeeeee, for us, go get tested.

Please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please

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By *enchWoman
over a year ago

wirral

I'll make an appointment next week Madchick - I promise. Although the thought of being dragged anywhere by you is a lovely prospect ;o)

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

I will come up to the Wirral Wenchy.....

And I'll spank ya botty for my troubles!

**I'm glad you are finally getting it done.... let us know how it all goes**

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By *leasureDomeMan
over a year ago

all over the place

boys gang alive and well just busy

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

Yeah right Mr X..........

**actually, I know this is true cus you're a sweety and you've been helping me** - **doesn't excuse the other layabouts though does it!**

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

east kilbride

Hi All,

Just popped over from the Scottish forum and bloody glad I did! (Mrs ek here!)

I had a regular smear test at the beginning of January this year and was told less than two weeks ago that I have CIN1 (pre-cancerous cells but a milder form that CIN2 and CIN3) - they're not going to do anything at this stage and re-do the smear in six months time. Before this I was completely ignorant about cervical cancer but have spent a lot of my time since doing research - i'd rather know what is going on and what MIGHT happen if and when the time comes.

I think the most annoying thing so far is that when I've told people they've said "oh, you'll be alright, your next one will be clear". Kinda coming out wrong, but it feels dismissive somehow and yes, I have everything crossed that the next one is clear too, obviously, but there is a chance, statistically, that it might not.

Mr EK and I have been chatting and we think that perhaps we ought to give swinging a bump on the head whilst all this is going on - what are your thoughts??

Most importantly, yes all women on the board, make sure you're up to date with your smears - there really is no excuse!

A still slightly shocked,

Mrs Ek xxxxxxx

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

You mustn't worry too much (easier said than done I know)

Abnormal cells within a smear test can come from a different range of reasons.

1. They MIGHT be very early pre-cancerous.

2. A change of pill can be to blame

3. A change in the balance of your hormones can be to blame.

4. Pregnancy within last year can be to blame.

5. Thrush can be to blame

6. A kidney infection can also cause abormal cell structure (odd but true)

So..... not dismissing your feelings on this, but if the doctors and the lab are happy for you to wait another 6 months, then it is probably because the change is slight and they don't want to perform any unnecessary procedures if the cells return to normal.

Regardless of what the NHS is doing at the moment, there is a massive budget built into each local health authority for 'women's' cancers and they don't scrape on these.

The swinging is up to you.

I would say not..... but if you are having doubts about being sexually active with multiple partners, what about Soft Swing?

I do hope that you won't worry unnecessarily and if you just need someone to speak to, my mail box is always open.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jade has my vote to join the pussy posse... I know when i was facing certain things I would have been glad to be in anyones posse !!

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

Cool........

and Red... you are always a very valued member of the pussyposse!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fanx Maddie xxx

We women need to be aware,make others aware, and support each other.It is no good thinking "It will never happen to me".No one was more shocked when It did happen to her!! Soooooooooooooo Pussy Posse get those smears upto date ...examine those breasts( get a friend to help ) lol, most of all look after your own health coz no bugger will do it for you.

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

You lot heard her!

Get on with it!

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By *attooedMaleCouple
over a year ago

Mid Wales

Just made my appointment (reminder letter came at xmas, filed and forgotten).

Weird to think that Jade Goody may actually save a few lives...

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

Yes, the papers at the weekend are criticising her for carrying on with talking about it / doing interveiws etc ( when she is well enough) but there are two issues there.

1. She is providing for her childrens future that she probably won't see , the best way she can.

2. She is making women very aware of what we all should be making sure we do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just goes to show what fucking bastard wankers the papers are really doesn't it!!! Christ that's made me angry!!!

She is putting this in front of people and if she saves one life by making a woman go for a smear then bloody good on her!!!!

I purposely have not posted much on this thread but have been watching with interest as i have recieved an abnormal smear result, this morning i have had my appointment through for my colposcopy on the 5th march, so ladies think of me when I have my legs open...hahahaha and not in the way we usually enjoy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i may be wrong here as i hav'nt really been following the story, but i'm sure i read somewhere that she was told 3 years before she knew she had cancer she had abnormal cells after a smear and chose to ignor the letter from her doc, now what i don't understand is why would you go for a smear if your not going to go for any follow up treatment if anything is wrong, i mean why just not go for the smear in the first place? and again if this is true, if she so worried about leaving her kids why not go get it sorted as soon as she was told something was wrong 3 years ago?! just my thoughts on the subject lol

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By *attooedMaleCouple
over a year ago

Mid Wales

I understood it to be that she had 3 abnormal smears and treatment, from the age of 16, but then had a 4th which she didn't follow up.

Yeah ok...she should have gone, but I think she's paying for that.

Maybe the Dr's should have done something more before it got to that stage?

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

"i may be wrong here as i hav'nt really been following the story, but i'm sure i read somewhere that she was told 3 years before she knew she had cancer she had abnormal cells after a smear and chose to ignor the letter from her doc, now what i don't understand is why would you go for a smear if your not going to go for any follow up treatment if anything is wrong, i mean why just not go for the smear in the first place? and again if this is true, if she so worried about leaving her kids why not go get it sorted as soon as she was told something was wrong 3 years ago?! just my thoughts on the subject lol"

How many women on here and in general have had that letter, or a reminder letter for a smear and filed it and forgotten about it.

Out of sight out of mind and the brain will tell you there is nothing wrong!

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

From Sky News today.....

Jade Goody has been told that her illness is so advanced and spreading so quickly that there is little doctors can do to prolong her life.

She has now been given just months to live.

*Have all the women on here who missed their smears, now had them done or booked the appointments?*

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"From Sky News today.....

Jade Goody has been told that her illness is so advanced and spreading so quickly that there is little doctors can do to prolong her life.

She has now been given just months to live.

*Have all the women on here who missed their smears, now had them done or booked the appointments?*

Have to say it did make me feel quite strange when i heard the news this morning.

As i said previously jade was never my favourite person but since she has had the cancer i have nothing but admiration for her. Think it finally hit home today that a smear test really does make the difference between life and death.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i was that worried this yr, bout cancer had my smear done, had breast exam....all came back fine, thank god. but at the doc's last week she looked at a mole, i thought nothing of it,,,untill i got a letter in this morn, for the cancer sreenin clinic... that i have to get checked out on the 25th feb..... now im freakin out!!!! it is something you expect to happen to other people, but when it could be you it a diffrent story,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Several times a day lol....

I have had the Big 'c' as it goes.. Clear over 5 years now, thank God...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i went just like you said mad chick :D

i actually went last week and had all the tests possible done i go every 6 months for peace of mind although i thought you went for your first test at 21 but if youve had kids you need it earlier so i got mine done :D:D please everyone else go id rather know ive got it and try and sort it than sit and do nothing

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

"i was that worried this yr, bout cancer had my smear done, had breast exam....all came back fine, thank god. but at the doc's last week she looked at a mole, i thought nothing of it,,,untill i got a letter in this morn, for the cancer sreenin clinic... that i have to get checked out on the 25th feb..... now im freakin out!!!! it is something you expect to happen to other people, but when it could be you it a diffrent story,"

Awwww honey......

fingers cross all round.

Let us know how you get on.

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

"i went just like you said mad chick :D

I'm glad you went......

And if 6monthly gives you peace of mind.... you go for it girl.

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By *enchWoman
over a year ago

wirral

*Have all the women on here who missed their smears, now had them done or booked the appointments?*

Not yet, but I promise I WILL get round to it!! Don't want to feel your wrath! Not in that way anyway

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

"Several times a day lol....

I have had the Big 'c' as it goes.. Clear over 5 years now, thank God...

Can we clear up your ill informed knowledge that the boys gang is better than the pussy posse????

Glad your better, this place wouldn't be the same without you!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

its a shame that something bad like this in the news has to happen to make people aware and start to do something about it smears etc (men included) as i think they are the worsed for for not checking themselves.

ignorance is a dangerous thing and takes lives so more should be done to make people get to the doctors etc more or a different approach should be thought of.

look at the adverts for smoking and the shock tactics on fag packets they are using now but theres not much is said about cervical cancer etc even tho it a bigger killer than we realize.

ive got to admit i check my self regular for lumps etc and always have since my dad died of throat cancer.

that made me realize were all human and anything can happen at any time so regular checks are a must and shouldnt just be done because something bad happens to someone close or in the news.

if everyone did this a hell of a lot of familys would not have to be torn apart and kids wouldnt lose their parents.

so the message is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DONT BE LAZY BY NOT CHECKING YOUR SELF OVER!!

WOMEN SHOULD BE CHECKING THEIR MANS BITS MORE REGULAR AS YOU KNOW HOW LAZY AND TOO PROUD THEY CAN BE!!

MEN YOU ALL KNOW YOU LOVE BOOBS BUT THEY ARE NOT JUST THEIR FOR FUN SO SPEND SOME TIME FEELING AROUND THEM AND IF YOU DONT KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR (GOOGLE) IS A WONDERFUL THING AND IM SURE YOU WOULD GET A LOT MORE RESPECT OFF YOUR PARTNER BY DOING THIS!!

AND PLEASE PLEASE DONT BE SCARED OF GOING TO THE DOCTORS IF YOU FIND SOMETHING!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not sure if or what may have happened regards My sad humour but the offending article has been removed.. Ooer.

Explaination recieved.. Thank you!

Was anyone offended by it?? Really?? Not meant in any nasty way.. I'm sure anyone who has read any or all my posts know that anyways..

If anyone was offended.. my sincerest and humblest apologies..

Grovels begs and hides in shame...

Mike x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

what was this doing on page 2

***Bump***

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By (user no longer on site)
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Well done for bumping this,I don't know about you but everytime I think about Jade and her boys I wanna cry

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By *enithWoman
over a year ago

closer than you think

I had a hysterectomy when I was 28 due to endometerosis (another horrible illness) and have always been told by my GP that I don't need a smear test as I don't have a cervix

So excuse my ignorance when I ask what is a "tunnel" smear?

Would rather be safe than sorry.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had treatment 13 yrs ago for stage 2 and i had never had any symptons at all-my children were both under 5 at the time and i was worried sick. I had been clear since but 6 months ago after my regular smear i was told i had a slight change, just had another which shows very slight change and i have to go back in another 6 months. I would never miss a test and i can only say to those women who are either scared to go or think -i have no symptoms so why bother- GO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

***BUMP***

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

due to rotten and heavy and irregular periods as a teen - and the fact my mother has had various treatments for this disease (of which she has now been clear for a few years) I had my first smear at 18.

It showed changed cells and i had to have repeat tests every 6 months.

All these tests eventually came out clear - and i managed once to have the 3 years screen - to have abnormal cells again.

Because the tests end up showing ok in the end it is easy to become complacent and think that things will be fine and try and ignore the next test....of which it is now due so will be booking the appt on Monday!!!

It IS important - my mum may not be here if she had ignored her tests - so agree with all above statements GET IT DONE!!!

Debz x

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

"due to rotten and heavy and irregular periods as a teen - and the fact my mother has had various treatments for this disease (of which she has now been clear for a few years) I had my first smear at 18.

It showed changed cells and i had to have repeat tests every 6 months.

All these tests eventually came out clear - and i managed once to have the 3 years screen - to have abnormal cells again.

It IS important - my mum may not be here if she had ignored her tests - so agree with all above statements GET IT DONE!!!

Debz x"

Exactly as Debz says..........get it done.

Jade is now in a hospice and has been bedridden since her wedding.

Cruel fate for a such a young women who should be partying, bringing her children up and enjoying her new marriage, all because she ignored the letters warning her of abnormal cells.

Lets all learn from this poor girls fate and ALL the women on Fab get checked.

ADMIN......... any chance of putting something up where the stupid adverts are gonna be?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Guess maybe admin did not read this, or the message I sent them about the links to health sites? or maybe it could not be done for legal reasons... or maybe they will be doing it, it appears 'ads' will be back soon.

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By *adchick OP Couple
over a year ago

Cyprus

"Guess maybe admin did not read this, or the message I sent them about the links to health sites? or maybe it could not be done for legal reasons... or maybe they will be doing it, it appears 'ads' will be back soon.

We as forumites might come at the bottom of a very long list of suggestions/niggles........

But.........

Cervical cancer screening should NOT.

FFS ADMIN.......... wake up and smell the coffee....... Swingers should get checked regularly for a range of problems but Cervical Cancer can kill........ shouldn't you help out by putting something on here even if it's just to remind the women to get checked!

**Maddie is preparing to be ignored**

As an aside....... Jade is bringing the christening of her children forward as she doesn't expect to live to the end of next week!

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By *ighnboxCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

I Had breast cancer 2-3 years ago now had 3 opperations & all the treatment Kemo-radiation treatment etc all ok now. The big worry was the children.

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