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Treatment for precancerous lesions  

created at May 04, 2009   99  
Treatment for precancerous lesions depends on several factors including the specific type of lesion,its size and location,the patient's overall health,and the patient's preferences.Options range from watchful waiting (close observation with regular checkup...
Treatment for precancerous lesions

Decoding Diagnosis: Unraveling the Path to Detecting Cervical Cancer  

created at May 04, 2009   95  
Detecting cervical cancer involves a systematic approach, with the pelvic exam and Pap test serving as crucial initial screenings. These tests enable doctors to identify abnormal changes in the cervix, prompting further investigation if necessary.In cases ...
Decoding Diagnosis: Unraveling the Path to Detecting Cervical Cancer

How do I read my Pap smear results so that I can understand them?  

created at May 04, 2009   168  
 Results Description Follow-up Within Normal Limits No abnormal cells detected. Return for pelvic exam and Pap test in one year. Atypia Cells of Uncertain Significance ASCUS  Some cells show a few chan...

How are precancerous conditions of the cervix treated?  

created at May 04, 2009   101  
All treatments directed toward neoplastic conditions of the cervix should be based on a biopsy and not a Pap smear alone. Treatment for a precancerous lesion of the cervix depends on a number of factors. These factors include whether the lesion is low or h...

What is the difference between precancerous conditions and cancer of the cervix?  

created at May 04, 2009   57  
Cells on the surface of the cervix sometimes appear abnormal but not cancerous. Scientists believe that some abnormal changes in cells on the cervix are the first step in a series of slow changes that can lead to cancer years later. That is, some abnormal ...