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I had a smear test 3 y ago and everything was normal. now i have mid cycle bleeding for 1st time. can it be last stage cancer? thank you

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Not likely: If your pap was normal three years ago, it is very unlikely that you have advanced cancer. However, it is time to see your doctor for a repeat pap and discuss the mid-cycle bleeding so that s/he may do an evaluation.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 11/22/2015

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A member asked:

I had a smear test 3 y ago and everything was normal. now i have mid cycle bleeding for 1st time. can it be last stage cancer? thank you

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Alves agreed

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