Hi, my name is Leah. My mother was a regular PS contributor and friend to a number of you on this site, she passed away in February this year aged in her early 50's.

I have come on here today not in a desire to frighten anyone, but just as a big plea to you all to please, please, please make sure you get your regular check ups. My mummy believed herself to be perimenopausal she had all of the signs and symptoms that she read on here that many ladies experience, however in her case it was not menopausal symptoms she was experiencing, it was symptoms associated with cervical cancer. Alot of the symptoms mimic each other.

Please all of you, do not rely too much on the things you read and what other people are experiencing because every person is individual. Please if you are worried about anything that may be going on with your body, see your doctor and if he/she doesn't give you satisfactory answers go to someone else. Please do it early and don't let anymore women go in the horrific manner my mummy did.

Blessings to you all. Leah x

((((((((((hugs))))))))))) I am so so sorry for your loss.

Leah, I am so sorry to hear this. This is the #1, most important advice anyone can give to another! Thank you so much for taking your time to share this.

I am just so sorry you and your family have suffered in this way. Hopefully your words will save another.

My deepest condolences to you and yours.

bev

Hello Leah,

I'm also very sorry for the loss of your Mother. Your so right, regular check-ups are always important. Especially those pap tests. No one likes to get them but they do save lives. Thank you for reminding us all. God bless you.

I am so sorry (((((HUGS)))))

thank you Leah for caring enough to remind all of us of how important it is to have regular checkups. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved mother.
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Leah,

I am so sorry to hear about your beloved mother's passing. How kind of you to be thinking of all of us during this difficult time. You are so right.... we do need to have regular check ups and not take all our symptoms for granted.

My deepest sympathy and condolences are with you,

(((((((HUGS))))))))))
mood_swinger

Leah,

Thank you so much for speaking up.......and I am deeply sorry for the loss of your mum......must have been terribly frightening for all of you......she will be missed by all of us here.....

When I was dx peri, the first thing my gynea did, was give me a pap smear.......even though I HATE them, he was adamant.....

So thank you again.......your warning and thread is very important.......for all of us.

Much love, caring and hugs to you in this time.....

Michah

Leah:

I am terribly sorry for the loss of your mother.
Thank you for posting this information.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Hugs to you,
Jeaninne

Leah, so saddened to hear about your Mom. You are very thoughtful to let us know this, especially during what would be a difficult time for you.

Thanks also for jolting us into the realisation that we do need to keep vigilant at this time in our lives. That is a timely reminder to us all.

Your Mum would be very proud of you.

Sending you love and blessings,

((((HUGS)))

Remy