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To Biopsy or Not to Biopsy...
Asked by S.M. from Dayton
on January 20, 2012
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Hello Moms, I need a little advice here...
I have a very small lump in my breast that Drs have been watching every six months for about a year and a half. The Dr. ...
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- I would have a biopsy. Otherwise the "unknown" would consume me.
- For me, I would need peace of mind. I could not go a long time ignoring something is there. It could certainly be NOTHING. and probably is, but why chance it ..........
- I would have a biopsy so I would know what is going on and rest easier. The what if's would worry me, especially if I had put it off and then realize I could have...
Seeking People Who Have Had a Normal Pap but Tested Positive for Cervical Virus
Asked by K.P. from Athens
on September 22, 2009
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Wanted to know if any of you had had a normal pap and tested positive for cervical cancer virus? The nurse said to come back in year? Is this normal or do I need to ha...
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- I just had the same thing happen to me. My pap came back normal but I tested positive for HPV. I tested positive for the HPV that causes cervical cancer - not the on...
- You may have the virus but that does not mean it has, or will, cause your cervical cells to mutate. The virus is a cause of cervical cancer, but it does not mean you w...
- I have tested positive for HPV, the strain that causes cervical cancer, back in 1998. Had to have a biopsy and then leep performed to be rid of it. But the only way ...
Have You Ever Had a Pap Smear Test That Was Abnormal? HPV or Cervical Cancer
Asked by K.P. from Chicago
on March 23, 2010
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My friends daughter who is a teenager had a paps smear done. Well they went back to the dr and the dr now wants to look with a microscope. The dr told the daughter it ...
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- I am a cytotechnologist who's job it is to read your pap smears. I highly doubt a teenager has cervical cancer - though I'm sure there are rare cases. What was the pap...
- I've had abnormal paps for years. 99% of the time they treat me for a yeast infection or the like and redo the pap and it comes back within normal ranges. The pap I ...
- I had an abnormal pap about 10 yrs ago. The doctor told me it could be cervical cancer and I had to come back every 3 months to do a repeat of the pap smear. I also ha...
35Year Old , Went for Regular Checkup and Now Being Tested for Cervical Cancer
Asked by S.E. from Sacramento
on August 31, 2007
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I went to the Dr because I was having bleeding everyday since my last cycle, As soon as my OBGYN Dr started the check up , she decided to due a biopsy becasue she said...
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- Do you have regular PAP tests? This is so neccesary epspecially after 35. If your biopsy comes back bad, hopefully only with pre cancerous cells, your OBGYN will rem...
- My prayers are with you. I know the waiting is difficult. I had a lump in my breast and my doctor's office was VERY slow getting back to me with the results. I call...
- Please try not to worry, it seems like a long time to wait for results. My pap came back with pre cancer cells on my cervics, I had to have a partical hyst, (which me...
RE: HPV And Cervical Cancer
Asked by C.A. from Atlanta
on December 17, 2009
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I have a question to anyone out there that has gone through what I would like to say pure hell for the past week. Back in October I went for my yearly pap smear as I n...
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- First, I'm sorry you had to go through all of this. I know the waiting is horrible, but hang in there. I hope this reassures you a little bit: I, too, had an abnorm...
- Hi, CA! You must stop worrying! As you said, God is in control; AND there is nothing to this. I have been through it now for a third time. I just went yesterday for...
- Please don't stress!! When I was in my very early 20's I went in for my yearly and it came back abnormal. DR had me come back 2 more times because they kept coming b...
Would You "Wait and See" for 6 Months After Being Told You Had Hpv and Cin 2
Asked by L.H. from College Station
on December 9, 2010
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I have been diagnosed with cin 2 with high grade hpv. My gynecologist says we should "wait and see" for 6 months. THis seems like a long time to wait. I do not hav...
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- I'm sure others who have had this know what it is, but if you would tell us what cin 2 is (is there a beginning stage, such as cin 1) and hpv, I know it's a virus but ...
- Don't ever be afraid to get a second opinion. Since you are asking, you obviously are not comfortable with "wait and see" so go get a second opinion!!
- I am glad you are talking about this. I was TERRIFIED when my pap came back abnormal for the first time in 15 years of paps. Then I started talking to the women in m...
Worried..abnormal Pap
Asked by B.B. from Columbus
on March 16, 2011
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I got a call from my OB today saying that my pap came back abnormal. I'm scheduled for a Colposcopy and Cervical Biopsy on the 13th of April. I'm really worried. I've ...
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- When my daughter was a teen, 15 years ago, she had abnormal paps and after a biopsy was told she had precancerous cells. The first few paps continued to be abnormal b...
- Is this the first abnormal pap you've had? Did your doctor do a second pap to check for HPV? Ask the doctor if you've been tested for HPV. I actually think you...
- From the date that your doctor scheduled your colpo, I wouldn't be real concerned about it being too serious. Sometimes, reactive cells can look concerning to a patho...
RE: Follow up Pap
Asked by A.G. from Jackson
on May 8, 2008
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Ok, I had my pap come back as mild dysplasia so i went in and had a biopsy done and those results came back as serve dysplasia now i am scheduled for a LEEP. How long ...
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- Ask your doctor how long to take off from work -- if you need to at all. You will need his/her signature anyway to apply for Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if you do...
- I took a week off of work for mine but I could have gotten away with 3 days. If it was cancer you would already have that info from the biopsy. Please do know that the...
- A., I had to have a LEEP as well. I had it done on a Friday and went back to work on Monday, but honestly, other than a little cramping I felt fine the next day. I di...
High-grade Dysplasia Experiences
Asked by C.B. from Des Moines
on April 5, 2010
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About 7 years ago I had a pap come back abnormal. I had a colposcopy and biopsy done and everything turned out alright. No farther procedures were required, and I've h...
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- Ugh - I am right there with you. I actually JUST posted my own question because I'm going in to have my first colposcopy done today and I'm scared. A good friend o...
- I have low-grade HPV which is being monitored, my sister had high-grade and several procedures, and my step-daughter (25) has had on-going issues with HPV for almost f...
- In 2001, I had an abnormal pap that was moderate to severe dysplasia. I had a colposcopy and ended up having to have a Leep procedure which is kinda like a pap, but t...
Abnormal Pap
Asked by D.C. from Detroit
on October 9, 2006
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I recently had a baby August 6th, and had my six week check up Sept. 13th. My OB called last week and told me that they found pre cancerous cells, and are going to hav...
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- I have heard that HPV can cause cancer. Dont panic, there is so much great treatments here in Grand Rapids, and it is pre-cancerous cells. Therefore it is not cancer. ...
- it is actually very normal to end up having abnormal cells and get a biopsy. after they do the biopsy they will probably want to do a leep. it actually sounds worse th...
- Hi D., I too had an abnormal pap with pre cancerous cells about 4 years ago. But the only thing was they told me while I was pregnant so after I had my son they did...
