I had routine smear test - which came back abnormal ( normally takes about 6 weeks, got result in 3 weeks )
I had to go for a Loop Biopsy - which was uncomfortable ( but at the end of trhe day - if it can maybe save your life - its worth doing !! I then had to wait 4 weeks for results ( got letter for appointment 3 wks = when I saw consultant and gave me the news we didnt want)
I have found the communication between GP and several depts within hospital to be pretty poor. The dept who sent you the appoint prob think someone else told you, you would be needed earlier for other tests
don't be scared - they don't like to say until they are sure. The fact you are being investigated further means you already have a better chance of catching it early, if indeed it is cancer. Due to research and fantastic consultants, once I was diagnosed - I thought , ' well its in their hands now ' - they know what they are doing and I owe them my life.
Once diagnosed I had further tests and scans and it was another 4 weeks before my operation ( radical hysterectomy ). At this stage I was also told it didnt matter if they did op the next day or the next month it would not grow that much. they wouldnt want to leave me for 6 months though.
But in those early days - it just felt like a waiting game.
Just been for another check up today - all is well - I will get checkups every 3 months for 2 years now.
Let me know if I can help anymore. Its been good to talk about it !!
Cheers
