when to have a smear?

hi there everyone was just wonderiing if anyone knows how long you have to wait to have a smear test after chemo.i finished mine on august 5th2008 and have also finished my radiotherapy so all treatment is done now. rang nurse today but she said she had never been asked that question before and does not know.any info would be great help

thanks

emma

I had a smear test while I was having chemo. I was told just to go ahead with it . I uppose if you didnt then it could be delayed by 6/8 months depending on your treatment.
All I could think of was how to fit it into my already hectic schedule of nurse and hospital visits

Hope this helps
louise x

I’m over a year post chemo and finished Herceptin 7 months ago. I’m due for a smear next summer but I’ve been wondering recently whether I should ask if it can be brought forward as I’m now post menopausal.

Hi,
I’d just canx my overdue smear due to period arriving when I was dx in Jan 08. Started with chemo, so consultant said no point in smear - can’t recall if he said due to chemo blasting anything there or because of cell changes whilst on chemo. Waited for nearly 3 months post chemo, then had mine. Hope this helps,
Ax

thanks very much everyone i am well overdue for one as was pregnant before i found out i had the cancer so will just book appointment and get it done

thanks again

hope your all well

emma x

Hi all,

You are welcome to call our helpline where you can talk about your query with one of our specialist breast care nurses, the number is 0808 800 6000 weekdays 9-5 and Sat 9-2. The ‘Ask the Nurse’ service is an email service whereby you can send in your queries and one of the team will reply to you within 5 working days, you can access this via the following link:

breastcancercare.org.uk/content.php?page_id=119

Best wishes
Lucy