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Re: cancer detection after endometrial ablation

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 28 Oct 2000 18:27:49 -0500 (CDT)


At Fri, 27 Oct 2000, nancy wrote: >
>I have heard that it is more difficult to diagnose endometrial cancer
>after an ablation. Can it be found with a pap?

no, hte pap evaluates the cervix, not the uterine cavity

Do the Dr's on this >forum recommend annual ultrasounds or other testing?

no, this is not currently recommended

I had an ablation >in August and have my annual due in 2 weeks.
>Thanks so much.
>Nancy

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