Tuesday, August 16, 2011

What do I do? Cervical Cancer ?

In November of 2007 I was diagnosed with HPV and the doctor found cancerous cells on my cervix. I was covered under insurance at the time, but aged off my parents insurance during my pregnancy (I found out I was pregnant the same day as my diagnosis). I was told that we would repeat the pap at 6 weeks post partum. After I was dropped from insurance, I went on state istance and my pregnancy and daughters birth were covered by Medicaid. I had complications with my doctor and scheduling and went to one post partum appointment but we didn't get the chance to do a follow up for the cervical cancer. I was told to watch for abnormal bleeding and pelvic pain (although, she said, at that point the cancer would have progressed, if I were having actual symptoms.) I am still not covered under insurance, however, the pain in my pelvic region has steadily gotten worse and I have been experiencing bright red bleeding unrelated to my period. I have no clue what to do. I can't afford cancer treatments. I know I'm jumping the gun, but I'm terrified of what I'm going to lose if my worst gut fears are in fact true. I'm overwhelmed with stress and uncertainty and I don't know where to turn. Keep in mind that if I go and have this diagnosed and it is actually cancer, I will have no chance in HELL at getting any sort of insurance to help. I know this is serious. I know yahoo answers isn't the appropriate forum. I just don't know where to turn. Please Help

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