Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I had a hysterectomy 4 yrs ago and removed everything because i had beginnings of cervical cancer. is it still necessary to grt chrcked by thr gynochologist?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes!: Because your hysterectomy was done for pre-cancerous changes on your cervix, it is very important for you to still get pap smears of the vagina. The issue(s) that caused the pre-cancer of your cervix can also cause similar changes in the vagina. So, please go to your gyn for follow-up. Good luck!
Answered 7/9/2015
5.7k views
Yes: If you have a cancer indication for your hysterectomy, you should still be checked at least annually. The concern is that if something was missed during the surgery, you could potentially harbor an occult cancer that could then be discovered at a susbsequent exam.
Answered 7/9/2015
5.7k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
With cervical and uterine cancer which procedure is preferable: a particial hysterectomy or a full hysterectomy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How is cervical cancer treated? What are the common treatments for cervical cancer? Will I have to get a hysterectomy?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I had a radical hysterectomy 25 years ago due to cervical cancer. I am having a brown discharge. What could be causing this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can you survive cervical cancer without a hysterectomy?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How do I know if hysterectomy is right for my cervical cancer?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What are the stages of cervical pre-cancer?My mom just diagnosed with stage 5 of 6 but is still pre-cancerous. She might have to have a hysterectomy
Are there still chances of cervical cancer after hysterectomy ? Hysterectomy was done because had mutiple fibroids which were growing in size .
Hi Doc,how bad is Cin3? After LEEP i still have Cin3. How long does cin3 take to turn into cancer? Could it go to other places as well? My dr wants to do hysterectomy and remove cervix,is this the way to go? I have hpv strain 16 and other high risk
If I have residual cervical cancer, is there a way to take care of it without hysterectomy?
Can a hysterectomy of cervix completely remove any chance of cervical cancer?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
