Is there a less invasive way to screen/test?
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 3:15 pm
I'm high risk of developing cancer, I've always known this. Sexually active and pregnant at a young age, have PCOS (that no-one ever checks on), family history of cancer of the uterus, had abnormal changes detected in my 20s (which did resolve naturally but involved a few re-checks, which was trauma in itself). Screening is always extremely painful and causes deep distress. I have had panic attacks and had to cancel whilst in the consultation room before. I got my invitation letter months ago but have had to psyche myself up. I am booked in for one next week ...although that doesn't necessarily guarantee it will go ahead. On balance I usually take my chances with cancer rather than go through the trauma of screening. Is there a way to screen/test women without the pain and the psychological trauma that so often goes with the current method (particularly when women have so much difficulty with intimacy and sexual activity they don't even have intimate relationships)?