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How is cervical cancer diagnosed?
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Biopsy: A small sample of tissue is taken from the cervix and is evaluated under the microscope by a pathology doctor. These doctors are trained to determine if tissue shows the presence of cancer.
Answered 11/23/2016
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Pap smear: During a gyn exam, cells from the cervix are placed on slides and reviewed by pathologists who can tell if they are abnormal or not.
Answered 3/20/2015
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