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They found patches on my cervix and took a biopsy. im scarred it might b cancer. ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Unlikely: At your age cancer is very unlikely . The disorder that your doctor is checking for is cervical inflammation or "dysplasia" which can be serious if not diagnosed early.NOT TO WORRY , sounds like your Doctor has everything "under control"! Hope this helps Dr Z

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/16/2014

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