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I have had treatment for precancer cells in the past then had clean pap smears i haven't had a pap smear done in 4 years and it just came back high grade do i have cancer?
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∙ 14y ago
A high grade SIL pap smear result isn't a cancer diagnosis. Your health care provider will recommend further testing and biopsy to make sure it's not cancer.
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∙ 9y ago
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Why do women have to get PAP smears?
It is recommended for women to regularly get pap smears in order to detect cancerous processes in the endocervical canal. Pap test is a screening test that can successfully detect the initial stages of cancer.
Should pap smears be delayed until the appearance of cervical cancer symptoms?
Pap smears should not be delayed until the appearance of cervical cancer symptoms. It is recommended that pap smears be done as early as possible because if signs of cervical cancer are caught early, then there is a very high chance of curing it.
Do virgins need Pap smears?
Pap smears are recommended for women 21 and over. Women who have not had intercourse are at low risk for Cervical cancer.
Why woman need pap smear?
Women get pap smears to detect cancer and pre-cancerous conditions of the cervix. Early detection of these conditions makes treatment much easier.
Why do women have to have pap smears if they have had a radical hysterectomy?
You can still get cancer in the vaginal canal.
What is cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer is a cancer that starts in the cervix at the opening at the of the vagina. It is the 3rd most common type of cancer but affects less women in the US than other countries because of the regular use of pap smears.
What disease does a pap smear help the physician rule out or diagnose?
Pap smears are screening tests for cervical cancer.
Does meth show on pap smears?
No, method does not show up in PAP smears. A PAP smear is a test for abnormal cervical cells as an early indication of cervical cancer, no way to pick-up on meth use.
What is the name of a malignant condition that can be diagnosed by a pap smear?
Cervical cancer is the malignant condition that is most commonly considered in pap smears. A pap can also be used to screen for vaginal or endometrial cancer.
What type of infection pap smear use for?
Pap smears are used to detect cancer and precancerous changes on the cervix. They are not used to detect infection.
Do virgins need a pap smear?
Pap smears are recommended for women 21 and over. Women who have not had intercourse are at low risk for cervical cancer.
Can a pap smears detect if you can get pregnant?
A pap smear detects cervical cancer and precancerous changes on the cervix. It can't tell you anything about whether you can get pregnant or not.
