Marguerite
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We saw the specialist today. The pathology - CIN1/2. Considering the biopsy had scored it as CIN4, it is a relief. The specialist (he's a private bloke husband & I sprang for after the public hospital mucked her around badly) said that the pathologist was almost certainly being as pessimistic as possible, to avoid under-calling it.
He examined her again, including painting her cervix with vinegar (it identifies lesions but can often give false positives) and doing a repeat Pap smear. All clear - she's healed up brilliantly, he said. Back in six months (just before her 25th birthday) and that will also involve another Pap smear and a check for localised virus load. if all clear - she will be considered cured.
easy child 2/difficult child 2 is very happy with this. So am I. This doctor is also wonderful to deal with - funny, kind, caring and very, very smart at what he does. We've herd great reports of him from other people, doctors and patients both. I've told easy child 2/difficult child 2 that when it's time for her to start a family, she needs this guy as her doctor.
So - good news.
Marg
He examined her again, including painting her cervix with vinegar (it identifies lesions but can often give false positives) and doing a repeat Pap smear. All clear - she's healed up brilliantly, he said. Back in six months (just before her 25th birthday) and that will also involve another Pap smear and a check for localised virus load. if all clear - she will be considered cured.
easy child 2/difficult child 2 is very happy with this. So am I. This doctor is also wonderful to deal with - funny, kind, caring and very, very smart at what he does. We've herd great reports of him from other people, doctors and patients both. I've told easy child 2/difficult child 2 that when it's time for her to start a family, she needs this guy as her doctor.
So - good news.
Marg