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A member asked:

I need to have tests done to rule out cervical cancer. will a pap smear diagnose if i do?

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Yes, sort of: A physical examination and PAP smear are a good start to detect cervical cancer. I said, sort of, because no test is 100%. It is good that you are considering seeing a doctor and getting a PAP. Wish you good health!

Answered 8/30/2020

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Is it possible that I have cervical cancer or get in future because of having sex at 17yrs.Im 18 now.What test other than pap smear to check for myage?

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If your pap smear results have been ASCUS for 4 yrs and colposcopy is normal could you have cervical cancer one year after your last test?

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Hello! I have been having swollen joints. I got ANA test done. It came back positive. Can cervical cancer cause positive ANA? I had a normal pap few years ago. It just came to mind since due for a pap again in future

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I suspect I have high risk hpv vires infection.In the future,my wife will have a Pap test if she is 30 to 65 years old, but if her cervix is healthy,should she still go for a palvic exam for the rest of her life to diagnose vaginal cancer? help me?

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