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Yes. Cancer can occur in any organ, not just the uterus. Removing the uterus (ie, having a hysterectomy performed) means that the likelihood of developing a uterine cancer (eg, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer) is exceedingly low, but it does not mean that other cancers (eg, lung, colon, breast) cannot develop elsewhere.
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∙ 10y agoYes if you do not have an oopherectomy ( removal of ovaries) Hysterectomy is only the removal of uterus. Total hysterectomy is removal of uterus and cervix (usually to prevent Cervical cancer or its threat)
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∙ 14y agoDepends on the type of hysterectomy. If you have had a complete hysterectomy, then the cervix has been removed so it would not be possible to have cervical cancer. Although it is important to know that other areas, such as the vagina and vulva can be affected by the HPV virus and form cancerous lesions, so a yearly Pap test is still recommended.
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∙ 10y agoYou will still be at risk of ovarian cancer unless you have had a bilateral salpingo oopherectomy (BSO) as total hysterectomy is only removal of uterus and cervix. BSO reduces ovarian cancer rate to <90% in clinical trials.
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∙ 10y agoA hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus so yes you can still get cervical cancer and should continue your regular pap smear tests. If you are concerned about cervical cancer then you should speak with your doctor about this. A total hysterectomy is the removal of uterus and cervix.
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∙ 14y agoyes you can because by principle any tissue can developed cancer or abnormal tissue growth.i.e vagina,ovaries,urinary bladder etc..
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Can you still get cervical cancer if you have had a partial hysteroctemy?
Hysterectomy is only the removal of uterus and you therefore can get cervical cancer, you should continue with pap tests. If you mean a total hysterectomy then both uterus and cervix are removed and cervical cancer is eliminated.
Why do women have to have pap smears if they have had a radical hysterectomy?
You can still get cancer in the vaginal canal.
Why would a woman need a pap spear if they have had a hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy is removal of womb only leaving the cervix in place. Pap smears are done to identify cancerous cells in the cervix so if you still have a cervix you are still at risk of cervical cancer. Women who have a total hysterectomy (removal of uterus and cervix) are unlikely to contract this type of cancer.
Why a smear test is needed after hystectomy?
A pap smear is required after hysterectomy if the cervix was left intact, or if the hysterectomy was done due to cancer.
Can you still get a yeast infection after a hysterectomy?
Can I still get a yeast infection after a hysterectomy?
Can you get pregnant with a supracervical hysterectomy?
No. A supracervical hysterectomy is the basic operation as it leaves the cervix in place. The uterus/womb is removed and therefore there is no place for an egg to be fertilised. Youe will still need to have smear/pap tests as you will still be at risk of cervical cancer
Would a hysterectomy keep your from getting cervix?
if your question is regarding cervical cancer then only a total hysterectomy which removes the uterus and cervix would prevent cervical cancer. A hysterectomy leaves the cervix in place.
Had a hysterectomy while a virgin am I still a virgin?
Yes you are still a virgin if you had a hysterectomy.
Why not do a Hysterectomy instead of LEEP procedure?
When the problem on the cervix is dysplasia, and not cancer, the risk of the hysterectomy outweighs the benefit.
Are women who had a hysterectomy at risk for breast cancer?
Yes
Can you get a hysterectomy when you are still on Depo-Provera?
Yes, you can get a hysterectomy while Depo Provera is still in effect.
Can hpv create the need for a hysterectomy?
Yes it is providing a total hysterectomy is performed which is the removal of uterus and cervix. A hysterectomy itself (removall of the uterus) will Not prevent cervical cancer.
