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Can a 65-year-old woman get a pelvic exam every 5 years to prevent vaginal cancer?

Q: can a 65-year-old woman get a pelvic exam every 5 years to prevent vaginal cancer?

: Periodic exams are always a good idea, but the exams themselves will not prevent cancer.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Periodic exams are always a good idea, but the exams themselves will not prevent cancer.

Dr Sojico and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/26/2021

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Pelvic exams do not prevent cancer but only show early detection. Good Luck

Answered 11/26/2021

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A member asked:

Can a 65-year-old woman get a pelvic exam every 5 years to prevent vaginal cancer?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Sojico and another doctor agreed

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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