Re: cervical cancer

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Presuming you're talking about Cervical carcinoma, stage 1a.. I was once taught many years ago 7-10 years but I think it's probably less (I have no solid data to back this up).

>How long would it take for cervical cancer to develop into Stage IB
>invasive cancer.

Not aware of any studies.

>I am also interested in knowing, other than a pap smear, how cervical
>cancer would be
>recognized upon examination(endocervical and ectocervical).

Colposcopy may be helpful. Obvious cancers that are exophytic in nature can be seen.

Are you having problems, just curious, concerned about yourself or a loved one, or do you feel there was a mis-diagnosis and looking for corroborating information?

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