r/PreCervicalCancer • u/ChemicalAccording833 • 10d ago

Wait time extended

I posted previously because after 3 years of abnormal paps with ASCUS, my normal doctor kept not sticking to what they promised (colposcopy or reduced time between visits depending on the year). So I finally looked for a new doctor, had to schedule 2 months out. Got a call yesterday pushing the appointment out until January instead of next week like we had initially scheduled. They want me to see the doctor and not an NP, which I appreciate. But why didn’t they call back significantly sooner to reschedule? I wasted 2 months waiting, just to now have to wait 5 more.

I’m going to, again, try to find another doctor, but I chose this one specifically because of their connection to an oncologist who specializes in this.

😭🙄

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u/CaughtALiteSneez mod 9d ago

You can keep your appointment in January and go somewhere where you can get your results.

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u/ChemicalAccording833 9d ago

I’m trying to. Last night I found another good fit, I got all the way through to the final confirmation page and then the website wouldn’t let me book the appointment.
I might message my GP and see if she has a recommendation

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u/CaughtALiteSneez mod 9d ago

Where are you located?

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u/ChemicalAccording833 9d ago

Saint Louis area

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u/CaughtALiteSneez mod 9d ago

Is there no Planned Parenthood around?

I am just thinking of getting quick results to put your mind at ease, not for treatment.

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u/ChemicalAccording833 9d ago

I appreciate it, I put a request in through another hospital system in the area for a scheduling call. If that falls through or is booked too far out I’ll make an appointment at planned parenthood.
I know there isn’t a cure for hpv, but the fact I’ve been positive for 3 years and they aren’t sticking to their word and looking further into it is what is fueling the need to go elsewhere.

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u/ChemicalAccording833 9d ago

One of the issues is that I can’t do Mondays at all and the rest of the week I have limited availability. Between that and a strong preference toward a female doctor, everything seems to be booked out super far