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Is vaginal cancer diagnosticated only with a normal visit or needs a colposcopy? thanks
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Yes a normal Gynecol: A pelvic exam by your doctor can reveal the tumors. You do not need to have a colposcopy which is mainly done for early detection of the cancer of the cervix.
Answered 1/16/2014
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