Cervical Cancer (cont.)
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- Cervical Cancer Overview
- Cervical Cancer Causes
- Cervical Cancer Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Cervical Cancer Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
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- Viewer Comments: Cervical Cancer - Risk Factors at Time of Diagnosis
Next Steps
Follow-up
Regular pelvic examinations and Pap smears are important for every woman. These tests are no less important for a woman who has been treated for precancerous changes or for cancer of the cervix.
- Follow-up care should include a full pelvic examination, Pap smear, and other tests as indicated on a regular schedule recommended by your gynecologist.
- These precautions are necessary to allow early detection should the cancer return.
Cancer treatment may cause side effects many years later. For this reason, you should continue to have regular checkups and should report any health problems that appear.
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Cervical Cancer - Risk Factors at Time of Diagnosis
The eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:
Did you have any of the risk factors for cervical cancer at the time of your diagnosis? If so, what were they?
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