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I had cervical cancer 8 years ago they did a hystrectomy .do i still need a pap smear yearly
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Gynecologist: You need periodic PAP smear to ward against cancer of the vagina. You may not need it every year and should discuss it with your gynecologist.
Answered 7/5/2015
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