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Can cervical cancer cause pain in back of knee? its been swollen in back of knee too. my doctor and ortho thinks it more likely a strain and i dont go back until after thanksgiving. i know the importance of pap smears and scheduling one. thank u

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Very, very, unlikely: to be related to a cervical issue. If your pap smears are normal, you should be very safe. The knee problem is unrelated.

Answered 11/22/2019

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A member asked:

Can cervical cancer cause pain in back of knee? its been swollen in back of knee too. my doctor and ortho thinks it more likely a strain and i dont go back until after thanksgiving. i know the importance of pap smears and scheduling one. thank u

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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