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Stopped bc in march. prior to 3 mos. of bc, was having 2 cycles/ month. now cycle was only 24 days. should i be concerned about cancer?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No: What you described is not a cause for concern about cancer. However, you should get a PAP test done and do the follow-up care advised by your doctor.

Dr Kim agreed

Answered 5/9/2015

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A member asked:

Stopped bc in march. prior to 3 mos. of bc, was having 2 cycles/ month. now cycle was only 24 days. should i be concerned about cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Kim agreed

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