Monday, April 23, 2007

Did you say "Pre-Cervical Cancer!"

Yes, that's what I said. I haven't so much ever really heard of pre-cancer, I assumed it was either cancer or not, apparently there is a "pre" stage. Technically it's called mild dysplasia. When it gets to moderate or severe that's when you really worry and it can turn into real cancer. Remember, I only have/had the mild type, so I'm good.

When did I find out about this "pre-cancerous" stage you ask? Well I actually found out in October after finally getting a pap smear, ladies don't ever forget or delay getting this one, followed by an actual biopsy and then the news that I would need to get it Cryogenically frozen off! I had been diverted with other concerns such as school, raising a 4 yr old, whose father by the way was taking me to court accusing me of ridiculous things,and to top it off being sued by her former babysitter didn't help at all trying to take care of my self.

It had been diagnosed as a low-grade type, so the urgency by the nurse was minimal and the availability of a Gynocologyst at the student health center was also not very often. I also was notified that the brand new "gun" that they use to direct the freezing, sub zero temperature to my cervix, was missing in action and at another location. So it wasn't until just last Thursday, April 19th, that I had the procedure done. No worries, it didn't hurt a bit, you can't even tell what's going on aside from the hissing noise the tank of CO2 makes.

So it's Monday now, and I got an infection attributed to the procedure stated above. I am definitely ok for the meantime, and I'll find out if its completely ok in about 3 more months. No worries, I was scared at first but I believe I have much more to accomplish to let the thought of actual cancer get in my way.

7 comments:

Sheila said...

OMG Carla! I am so glad you're okay! Yikes!
That is crazy! Thank goodness you caught it when you did!
Love you!

Kateastrophe said...

HOLY CRAP! I've had stuff frozen before . . . not pleasant. Especially in your Va-jay-jay. Good luck and yay for Gynies!

Jewels said...

Carla, I had no idea! I'm so relieved to hear that you're alright. Hang in there, I'm thinking of you! Love you!

Skinnieminnie1978 said...

Thanks ladies! Love you too! Looks like someone watches Oprah, what a good word for it.

Kateastrophe said...

Not so much Oprah . . . Grey's Anatomy :D

Skinnieminnie1978 said...

Oh I love Grey's Anatomy, I don't remember them saying it on that show, but Oprah has been saying it lately. At any rate, the word rocks!

lfc said...

i had this once! boy, i sounded excited about that.

the procedure is easy and pain-free, and this is much more common than you probably realize.

good luck!