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cranky_granny
Member
1 month ago

Learnt some new. Re HPV

I have been informed that my cervical cancer removed by cone biopsy 37 years ago has come back to life but not in the cervix of all places I never imagined appeared as pre cancerous changes to part of my anus. 
Through research since finding out is that being immune compromised can trigger the dormant virus to get moving. Didn't even know it could. I suppose if chicken pox can come back as shingles not so surprising. Just not talked about

Seeing as my neutrophils rarely go above 1.3 not surprising I suppose. Here I was thinking it was a haemorrhoid.   Probable minor surgery in February. Of course the specialist surgeon has to talk to oncologist glad they know each other well. 

treatment decisions

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  • Christina_BCNA's avatar
    Christina_BCNA
    Community Manager
    1 month ago

    Hi cranky_granny​ that’s really tough news to get, and completely understandable you'd be feeling confronted by it. I’m glad your specialists are working together on a plan, and I hope the surgery in February goes as smoothly as possible. Sending you best wishes 💛

  • Tri's avatar
    Tri
    Member
    1 month ago

    That must have been a shock but thank you for sharing. Sending you positive energy 

  • arpie's avatar
    arpie
    Member
    1 month ago

    So sorry to hear that, cranky_granny​  Golly Gosh! We learn something new every day!! 

    I hope that it is not causing you discomfort or pain xx. I'm glad your surgeon & Onc know each other well ... and hope that everything goes well in Feb xxx

    take care & big hugs xx

  • iserbrown's avatar
    iserbrown
    Member
    1 month ago

    Goodness me!  Not what anyone would expect to hear after 37 years!

    Thinking of you and sending a virtual hug