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Does it mean I have cancer if I have received an abnormal pap smear?
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∙ 12y ago
Invasive cancer in a pap smear result means that abnormal cells have spread from the original site to other areas of the cervix. It is a result that requires immediate follow-up.
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∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoNo, this does not mean that you have cancer. Rather, you may have an infection. In any case, an abnormal pap smear should be followed up by another one just to be sure.
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What does it mean inf your pap smear results are irregular?
There are a wide variety of abnormal results that a pap smear can report. Contact your health care provider for more information on the type of irregular result you received.
Can you get pregnant if you have an abnormal pap?
You can get pregnant with an "abnormal" pap.It would possibly be in your best interrest to have a follow up test first and possibly removal of the few cells that causes the test to be "abnormal".The Pap smear test detects changes in the cervix, which may become cancer. However, having an abnormal Pap smear test result does not necessarily mean you have or will get cervical cancer. This is especially true for women who follow their doctor's recommendations for when to have the Pap smear test.A thin layer of tissue, composed of cells, covers the cervix. As cervical cells develop, the cells on the bottom layer move to the surface of the cervix. Sometimes, during cellular development, cervical cells may become damaged or abnormal. When this occurs, these cells develop in an abnormal way and sometimes require removal to prevent cervical cancer from developing.
Just because you have abnormal cells from a pap does this mean you will get cancer?
No. Having abnormal cells show up on a pap smear does not mean you will get cancer.However, abnormal cells can sometimes be a precursor to cancerous cells, and for that reason, it is very important to continue to get regular pap smears so that your healthcare provider can track any further changes in the characteristics of these cells, and if cancer does develop, hopefully catch it at a very early stage.
When is the best time to have pap smear test?
A great deal of confusion exists about cancer of the cervix and the role of smear testing in its early detection. This is unfortunate because cancer of the cervix is unique amongst cancers. It has a long developmental phase, which permits regular examination of the cervix in order to detect abnormal cervical cells, which may precede malignant change.This opportunity for detection of pre-malignant change means that abnormal cells can be treated and prevent the later development of cervical cancer. In other words if more women underwent regular smear testing the incidence of death and serious illness from cervical cancer could be greatly reduced. wowen from 25 to 65 should have periodic smear tests.
Been called back after treatment for abnormal cell results on a cervical smear Doctor says he is unsure of where cells have come from patient has had breast cancer treatment what does this mean?
Abnormal cells from other organs don't usually present themselves in a PAP test. But they can. If patient has abnormal cells on PAP test and has history of breast cancer, a pathologist can determine if cells are cervical cells or breast cells. If breast cancer has migrated to cervix, this means the staging of breast cancer would increase. Most likely this isn't the case, and the abnormal cells are cervical related.
Does abnormal changs in a smear test always mean HPV present?
Abnormal changes in a pap smear may or may not be related to HPV. Getting information about your specific pap result can help you determine whether HPV is a possible cause.
What HTC mean in a pap smear?
means you could be a carrier of cervix cancer
Your cervix was closed during your pap smear What does that mean?
when I went for a routine cancer smear my doctor said she could not do it because my cervix was closed.
What does it mean when the differential part of CBC is abnormal?
you are suffering from cancer
Ava had a pap smear of the cells of her uterine cervix and a pathologist examining the cells was of the opinion that they were dysplastic What does this mean?
Abnormal growth.
What does the medical abbreviation ABFND mean?
I believe it is actually abbreviated AbFnd, and that it indicates an Abnormal Finding in whichever subsequent field. For example: AbFnd Pap Smear, would indicate that there was an abnormal finding in that test.
Does abnormal paps always mean hiv?
Abnormal paps almost never mean HIV. While women with HIV are more likely to have abnormal pap smears, most women with abnormal pap smears do not have HIV.
