Question 1

besides papsmear tests, what else can be used to detect cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

Biopsy, lab test: A thorough physical exam is essential including pelvic exam, sometimes under anesthesia. Sometimes pap smears are suspicious, then a biopsy is needed. A lab test called a ca-125 can be helpfull but is not always positive. Once a diagnosis is made further tests need to be done before a plan of treatment is set up.

Question 2

can only papsmear tests show cervical cancer, or do other tests show them as well?

Accepted Answer

Cervical biopsy...: A pap test is designed to screen for both dysplasia (precancer) and cancer of the cervix.  If a patient has an abnormal pap test, then a tissue biopsy of the cervix may be performed.  A biopsy will help to further classify the disease process and to confirm the findings of the pap test.

Question 3

i need to have tests done to rule out cervical cancer. will a pap smear diagnose if i do?

Accepted Answer

Yes, sort of: A physical examination and PAP smear are a good start to detect cervical cancer. I said, sort of, because no test is 100%. It is good that you are considering seeing a doctor and getting a PAP.
Wish you good health!

Question 4

can crohn's disease be found through a cervical biopsy or pap smear test?

Accepted Answer

No: Crohn's disease can only be diagnosed by biopsy of the affected portion of the intestinal tract.  It does not affect the uterus.

Question 5

do pap smears only test for cervical cancer or other types too?

Accepted Answer

Uterine CA also.: The main purpose today is to spot cervical cancer.  But abnormal uterine lining cells will also show up sometimes.  In fact, the original purpose of the pap smear was to find uterine cancer!  see more about the history of this amazing lifesaver, an explanation for some of the changes, and its wonderful pioneer nicholas papanicolaou here: http://www.Ama-assn.Org/amednews/2007/09/03/hlsa0903.Htm.

Question 6

my cervical pap smear test report is negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy with sever inflammatory smear dr. plz say about treatment?

Accepted Answer

Your GYN can help: There is nothing to worry about. You may need a short course of antibiotics in case there is vaginal infection(ask your gynecologist about it.
But the main purpose of pap is to make sure you do not have cancer of the cervix or precancer conditions caused by hpv. In that regard you should be happy that it is all well.

Question 7

what are the different tests for vaginal hpv to check if i have it or not?blood test? pap smear? cervix cell sample? how to know results are accurate?

Accepted Answer

Cervical pap smear: The cervical pap smear has evolved its' technology to  determine the presence of  HPV and is accurate as testing goes. There is always a percentage of error in any test that is done.

Question 8

is it possible to get cervical or vaginal damage during a pap smear/pelvic exam? is there a test that can detect this problem? or can it heal by itself?

Accepted Answer

Nothing's impossible: But this is almost there.  This is a generally very benign procedure, and if it produced any damage at all, which is improbable, it would be minimal. Good luck, .

Question 9

if your pap smear results have been ascus for 4 yrs and colposcopy is normal could you have cervical cancer one year after your last test?

Accepted Answer

Cervical cancer: Truly anything is possible but unlikely.  With that many ASCUS paps I would request my slides be sent to a different pathology group for review.

Question 10

is it possible that i have cervical cancer or get in future because of having sex at 17yrs.im 18 now.what test other than pap smear to check for myage?

Accepted Answer

Not yet: Cervical cancer is often caused by one of the 
papilloma viruses.Unprotected sexual contacts can lead to cervical inflammation, later to cancer. Get the human papilloma virus vaccine now.

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Besides papsmear tests, what else can be used to detect cervical cancer?

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Can only papsmear tests show cervical cancer, or do other tests show them as well?

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I need to have tests done to rule out cervical cancer. will a pap smear diagnose if i do?

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Can crohn's disease be found through a cervical biopsy or pap smear test?

A member asked:

Do pap smears only test for cervical cancer or other types too?

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My cervical pap smear test report is negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy with sever inflammatory smear dr. plz say about treatment?

A member asked:

What are the different tests for vaginal hpv to check if i have it or not?blood test? pap smear? cervix cell sample? how to know results are accurate?

A member asked:

Is it possible to get cervical or vaginal damage during a pap smear/pelvic exam? is there a test that can detect this problem? or can it heal by itself?

A member asked:

If your pap smear results have been ascus for 4 yrs and colposcopy is normal could you have cervical cancer one year after your last test?

A member asked:

Is it possible that i have cervical cancer or get in future because of having sex at 17yrs.im 18 now.what test other than pap smear to check for myage?

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