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Can a gynecologist tell you an abnormal pap smear is cancer right away without further tests?
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No: A pap smear need to be examined under a microscope by a person trained in such examination. Pap smear is a screening test and diagnosis of cancer usually requires biopsy and examination of the tissue by a pathologist.
Answered 6/22/2013
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