stephhp09 - To answer your question, yes, left untreated, abnormal cells found during a Pap test can lead to cancer. However, and this is a very important point, cervical cancer is one of the most treatable cancers due to early detection. Please review the information in our cervical cancer section to not only help yourself with this immediate concern but also for the sake of your long term health. https://www.empowher.com/condition/cervical-cancer
You've asked a number of questions about HPV, but didn't say whether you had an HPV test. If not, and you are sexually active, you need to consider asking your doctor for this test. https://www.empowher.com/sex-relationships/content/what-difference-between-pap-smear-and-hpv-test
We've given you a lot of information to review, and know you probably have additional questions. Please review the information first, and then let us know what else we can assist you with.
As a two-time cancer survivor I know that the word "cancer" can cause fear in people and understand your concerns. Please be assured though that you are on the right path - early detection of abnormal cells - to get the right diagnosis and treatment for a very treatable cancer. That's really positive news, so please hang in there.
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stephhp09 - To answer your question, yes, left untreated, abnormal cells found during a Pap test can lead to cancer. However, and this is a very important point, cervical cancer is one of the most treatable cancers due to early detection. Please review the information in our cervical cancer section to not only help yourself with this immediate concern but also for the sake of your long term health. https://www.empowher.com/condition/cervical-cancer
You've asked a number of questions about HPV, but didn't say whether you had an HPV test. If not, and you are sexually active, you need to consider asking your doctor for this test. https://www.empowher.com/sex-relationships/content/what-difference-between-pap-smear-and-hpv-test
We've given you a lot of information to review, and know you probably have additional questions. Please review the information first, and then let us know what else we can assist you with.
As a two-time cancer survivor I know that the word "cancer" can cause fear in people and understand your concerns. Please be assured though that you are on the right path - early detection of abnormal cells - to get the right diagnosis and treatment for a very treatable cancer. That's really positive news, so please hang in there.
Take care,
October 20, 2010 - 7:01pmPat
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