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Is vaginal cancer diagnosticated only with a normal visit or needs a colposcopy? thanks

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

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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A member asked:

Is vaginal cancer diagnosticated only with a normal visit or needs a colposcopy? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sewa Legha answered

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