[Trace14]

How do you handle when you have been told you have a polyp on your cervix, knowing your grandmother died of uterine cancer? How do manage that anxiety?

[reb569]

I don't know how I'd handle it honestly. I'm kind of numb these days to pretty much everything related to myself. I might shrug it off, or I might have a panic attack depending on the day and my current mood.

For a recommendation for someone else, I would say, move quickly to get all recommended medical procedures done. I'm not sure of exact statistics, but the chances of it being cancerous are probably low, even with the history.

Get that polyp checked ASAP, if it is benign--your worries will go away. It is understandable that this is causing you anxiety. I hope everything turns out alright...

[Trace14]

Originally Posted by reb569

I don't know how I'd handle it honestly. I'm kind of numb these days to pretty much everything related to myself. I might shrug it off, or I might have a panic attack depending on the day and my current mood.

For a recommendation for someone else, I would say, move quickly to get all recommended medical procedures done. I'm not sure of exact statistics, but the chances of it being cancerous are probably low, even with the history.

I'm panicking. First I have to go to another VA about 50 miles away, then to see a new person, then not knowing what we are dealing with.
I hope you are right about the low statistics.

[SoupDragon]

I just always try to tell myself not to worry, unless I have facts. I know it is easier said than done, but A + B does not always equate to x.

Sending hugs.

[Trace14]

Originally Posted by SoupDragon

I just always try to tell myself not to worry, unless I have facts. I know it is easier said than done, but A + B does not always equate to x.

Sending hugs.

I know that would be the reasonable way to look at , seems my nervous system has been on super charge the past couple of weeks. Got to find a way to decharge.

[SoupDragon]

Originally Posted by Trace14

I know that would be the reasonable way to look at , seems my nervous system has been on super charge the past couple of weeks. Got to find a way to decharge.

Yes, I guess with your recent vacation and now this, there's a real recipe for overwhelm. Maybe it a combination, of trying to reason with the more unreasonable parts and also some practical, relaxing things? My T has in the past, just suggested hugging myself......although I wish my arms were longer.

[Fuzzybear]

(((((((( Trace )))))))))

I don't have much to add to the already good replies in this thread - remember you're loved here

[Wild Coyote]

Hi Trace,

I hope you are able to get checked out soon.

I would imagine the news was anxiety-provoking?

Personally, I am tired of doctors and have a hard time making myself go to see them.

Thinking of you.

WC

[Trace14]

Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

Hi Trace,

I hope you are able to get checked out soon.

I would imagine the news was anxiety-provoking?

Personally, I am tired of doctors and have a hard time making myself go to see them.

Thinking of you.

WC

I'm also tired of doctors and mental health people, just an ongoing vicious cycle.

[crystal blue]

Originally Posted by Trace14

How do you handle when you have been told you have a polyp on your cervix, knowing your grandmother died of uterine cancer? How do manage that anxiety?

Hi, I am new to this group. I was told I had cervical dysplasia (suspicious cells) on my cervix when I was about 25 years old. What they did was to freeze the cervix (painless) with liquid nitrogen. That killed the cells and stopped the bad pap smear results. I had no problem after this. A polyp is pretty much a benign skin tag and could be removed the same way. I know the thought of it is the worst thing, but, you will feel so much better when you just get it done and over. I told the Dr. to do that the very day he told me I had it. Boy, was I glad I did, since it stopped al my what if worries. I hope this helps.

[Trace14]

Originally Posted by crystal blue

Hi, I am new to this group. I was told I had cervical dysplasia (suspicious cells) on my cervix when I was about 25 years old. What they did was to freeze the cervix (painless) with liquid nitrogen. That killed the cells and stopped the bad pap smear results. I had no problem after this. A polyp is pretty much a benign skin tag and could be removed the same way. I know the thought of it is the worst thing, but, you will feel so much better when you just get it done and over. I told the Dr. to do that the very day he told me I had it. Boy, was I glad I did, since it stopped al my what if worries. I hope this helps.

Thanks so much. That does help. I hope they can take it out at the next visit.

[Trace14]

Originally Posted by crystal blue

Hi, I am new to this group. I was told I had cervical dysplasia (suspicious cells) on my cervix when I was about 25 years old. What they did was to freeze the cervix (painless) with liquid nitrogen. That killed the cells and stopped the bad pap smear results. I had no problem after this. A polyp is pretty much a benign skin tag and could be removed the same way. I know the thought of it is the worst thing, but, you will feel so much better when you just get it done and over. I told the Dr. to do that the very day he told me I had it. Boy, was I glad I did, since it stopped al my what if worries. I hope this helps.

Well they took it out today but it was a horrible experience. In a couple of weeks they will let me know more. They just took the polyp out with some tool, that wasn't painful at all. But the rest of it was. Very triggering.