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A member asked:
Can you advise me on going for swabs, will they test for cancer cells?
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Going 4 swabs???: What do you mean? Pap smears? If so, yes. They will look for abnormal cells that could represent cervical cancer or "pre-cancer". If they find these cells, your doc may opt to repeat the test in a short time or do a biopsy. If that is not your question, please clarify what you mean with this swab thing. Best to you.
Answered 5/22/2014
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