My wife has has a few brushes with it. A smear led to a colposcopy that then led to her having a total hysterectomy at 36. 10 years later she had a lumpectomy.
She never let it get to her. It was me who was in denial. I don't know how she did it.
Then her aunt (who's 2 years younger than her...work that one out), had to have a mastectomy. "It's only a boob" was her mantra during it. Again, another incredibly strong willed woman.
I completely bow to these lasses that fight this, and thankfully nowadays they are winning.
All my very best to you Legz, I'm sure you'll have the strength and the will to kick this b****d thing into touch.