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Can a 65-year-old woman get a pelvic exam every 5 years to prevent vaginal cancer?
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Periodic exams are always a good idea, but the exams themselves will not prevent cancer.
Answered 11/26/2021
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Pelvic exams do not prevent cancer but only show early detection. Good Luck
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