Cone Biopsy

So the background info is that I had an abnormal pap in 2006, was diagnosed with HPV, and had a colposcopy in 2006 that showed low grade dysplasia.  They wanted me to have 6 month paps and would watch and wait I suppose.  From there, I wasn't impressed with my doctor and switched to a different clinic.  I had my records from the previous clinic sent to this one so there wouldn't be any confusion as to what was going on or why I was so persistent to have a repap right then which was 6 months after my previous one.  So, afterwards I recieved a lovely letter in the mail stating that the results were normal for my condition.  I probably should have asked what exactly that meant.  But, I was thrilled with the thought of not having another colpo.  Six months later I was back again for another pap.  Thinking the last one was "normal for my condition" I didn't freak out at all until I got the call saying I needed to schedule a colposcopy because there had been changes.  I'm not really thrilled at this point where I have a month to anxiously wait to have my colpo.  I had the colpo last week and it really wasn't as bad as the first.  Not really any pain except when she took the biopsy.  My Dr. was really good at explaining what she was doing etc. and drew me a picture of what she saw.  So I freak out for a week waiting for the results.  For some reason they didn't have my records from the previous clinic I went to and my Dr. wanted to look at them to make comparisons I suppose.  I was able to track down my records but found out she didn't really need them at this point.  I talked to the Dr. Friday night at around 6pm while I was driving in the rain and couldn't see a thing.  Not the best time to chat since I was a little preoccupied with not driving off the road.  What I got out of the conversation was that my results came back high grade and something about glands.  She wants to do a cone biopsy and I have the option of either doing it in the office with the LEEP or the operating room with the laser.  She did explain the difference between the two but I was so distracted with the rain and driving and the high grade and glands part that I can't remember the difference between the two.  I talked to her nurse today which was no help at all.  She said she was new and didn't have answers to any of my questions but would have someone call me tomorrow.  So I guess my question is...what is the difference?  What does high grade and glands mean?  Do I have cancer?  Will I ever be able to have children?  I don't do well with things that aren't in my control and at this point I'm seriously freaking out.  Any answers or suggestions?  Sorry for the lengthy detail.

Call your doctor back or make an appointment to talk to her. You need answers from her. Everyone on this board can be helpful to a point, but the questions you are asking are ones for your doctor, first and foremost. Make a list of questions - that is what I did and it was SO helpful. If you don't understand something, ask again and again. Your new doc sounds great and should want to help you understand. Call right away and get your questions answered from your doctor - not a nurse. If he or she is not available, then schedule an appointment to talk to him or her.

I'm coming into this late, but what did you decide to do? I think your doctor sounds great, in that she wanted you to be as educated as possible to make an informed decision. Too many doctors push the most inexpensive treatment option on women as the only choice, regardless of whether or not it's the best surgery for a woman.

Let me give you some links that would explain the different options to you if you still aren't sure.

This is older, but the info is very concise. If your go to the home page, it will also give a good overview of CIN.

http://www.mjbovo.com/Women/DysplasiaRx.htm

Here is one of the few doctors I have encountered who still knows each case of dysplasia is different and each woman's body is different, so treatment has to be customized. He doesn't push the most inexpensive treatment option on women as the only choice.

http://www.gynalternatives.com/default.htm

Here are a few more.

http://www.imaginis.com/cervical-cancer/treatment.asp

http://adam.about.com/reports/000046_7.htm

http://www.jotrust.co.uk/about_cervical_cancer/cin__pre_canc

If you have already had the surgery, let me give you links to help boost your immune system. The first is from a woman who cleared up dysplasia through alternative means. But she also thoroughly educated herself, first, so that her decision was informed.

http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,25090

This is the second link. A wonderful woman posted the Green Drink, which I have absolutely enjoyed! Some people may regard their vegetable as "icky." But I love vegetables, especially leafy greens.

http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24002

Again, I am truly impressed with your doctor! I wish more of them were like her.

P.S. I hope you complained about the nurse to your doctor. She sounds like she needs some coaching on her bedside manners. You deserve to be treated with absolute respect.