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I had abnormal cervical cells removed with a leep 10 years ago, am i more likely to have ovarian cancer because of the previous cell changes?

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Dr. Michael Swor answered

No: The two problems are not related although there are some people with a higher risk for any cancer-related problem if they have had one before.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/16/2019

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A member asked:

I had abnormal cervical cells removed with a leep 10 years ago, am i more likely to have ovarian cancer because of the previous cell changes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Swor answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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