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My wife had an abnormal pap smear result + hpv 18 diagnosis. worried about throat cancer, and have a recurring ear ache. how do i get screened?
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Exam for throat canc: Sorry to hear about your wife's diagnosis. You can be screened by a board certified ENT with an in office fiber optic scope to rule out any throat disorder. Hope this helps answer your question
Answered 6/28/2019
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