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How likely is cervical cancer when you have an abnormal pap for the second time?

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< 100%: But more than zero. Speculations and guesses at percent are time wasters. You need to have colposcopy by a gyn onc, biopsy and if positive options for conization or hysterectomy or radiotherapy if cancer.

Answered 10/4/2016

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