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Re: abnormal pap smear

From: D. Ashley Hill, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 20 Oct 2000 22:18:46 -0500 (CDT)


At Fri, 20 Oct 2000, Denise wrote: >
>I recently was called and told that my pap test came up with abnormal
>cells, however, do not get nervous it is not cancer. They want me to
>come back in three months for another pap test. Is this too long to
>wait or is this common practice? Should I seek another physician?

Three months is actually earlier than we use (4-6 months). Cervical cancer usually takes many years to develop, so three months is a follow-up time frame that is more than safe.

--
D. Ashley Hill, MD
Associate Director
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency
Orlando, Florida





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