Abnormal PAP after hysterectomy

[lcccdt]

I had a hysterectomy 4 years ago (for CIS with HPV present), with completely normal PAP smears for three years afterward.  Then in Oct. of 2007, I had my annual PAP and the results were LSIL changes.  My PA said the chances were that it was nothing, maybe I had a bit of a yeast infection or something, and that we should redo the test in 6 months.  I was nervous about waiting that long so I asked if we could retest in three months, which was January.  The results of that PAP just came back and there are now HSIL changes noted.  I am so much more scared this time around, I guess because I thought we had "gotten rid" of the problem.  I mean, how much more can they do for me?  Am I destined now to have more painful procedures, with possibly nothing to show for it but recurrences of this until I get full blown cancer and die?   It will be two weeks until I see a specialist and I think I might have a stroke before then just from panic.  what is the best advice you can give me without actually having seen any of my tests?

Thanks very much.

[mayflowers]

Very few people actually progress to cancer  so let that ease your mind a bit.  I know someone who is constantly showing HSIL and has been through LEEP.  Her dr's just keep a watch on her.   Most likely the dr. will perform LEEP and after that you will be fine.  One thing you might want to start doing is taking a good vitamin, and in particular Folic Acid abt 800 mcg.  Find a good antioxidant vitamin.  Eat lots of leafy green vegetables and cut back on dairy and sugar.  If you smoke, STOP.  (My friend with the constant HSIL is a constant smoker and refuses to stop.)

A person has a higher percentage of this regressing than turning into cancer but it's just prudent to keep up with your paps and then doing what the dr recommends after that.  HSIL is a long, long  way from cancer.  Hope this eases your mind.  

[ibizan]

u r keeping up on ur paps and cervical issues left untreated take awhile...sometimes years to develop in2 cancer...so breathe deep and try 2 relax.all u can do is follow the advice of ur doctor in whom it sounds like u trust...take it step by step and again do ur best to stay fairly calm.Since 12-06 i've had a lot of paps,2 colps a LEEP and follow up paps for 4 mos.for another year.....i know how u feel but its all step by step or procedure!