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Hello papsmear came back abnormal lsil with hpv positive..i asked if this could be cancer doctor answered "not yet"..cancer or no?

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The basics: At least 7 strains of the HPV family are associated with cervical cancer. Studies have cited as many as 70% of women in their mid 20's have evidence of prior HPV. Most will go a lifetime without ever developing cervical cancer. Pap smears have been used for decades to catch cervical changes before cancer develops so pre-cancer sites can be removed before it develops. This is what you have.

Answered 2/13/2019

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