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What is precancer is it dangerous or is it reversible??

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: Please be more specific in what context? What test came back indicating pre-cancer? In PAP smears there may be precancer cells that can be removed by laser or cryotherapy if needed or just monitored. https://www.foxchase.org/blog/precancerous-cervical-changes-they%E2%80%99re-common-and-treatable F/u/w/ MD

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Please be more specific in what context? What test came back indicating pre-cancer? In PAP smears there may be precancer cells that can be removed by laser or cryotherapy if needed or just monitored. https://www.foxchase.org/blog/precancerous-cervical-changes-they%E2%80%99re-common-and-treatable F/u/w/ MD

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