What are the first steps to take when finding out if "You" have precancerous cells?
2006-07-07 11:42:04 · 4 answers · asked by care4theelderly 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I assume you mean cervical cancer...
most commonly is a virus called HPV (human papilloma virus).
This is easily screened every 6 months to one year via pap smear.
If they find precancerous cells by pap smear then they do a cone biopsy. This can be done in the doctors office.
2006-07-07 11:46:50 · answer #1 · answered by vascsono 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work with a group of oncologist and asked this very same question. They all agreed promiscuity is the #1 cause of cervical cancer. No kidding.
The first step if you have pre-cancerous cells is to have a biopsy. They go in and pinch a sample off and stage the pre-cancerous lesions to tell you if you need further tx.
Do you have genital warts. They are also one of the causes of pre- cancerous and cancerous cervical bx's
Be picky, dont lay down with every guy that comes along.
Use a condom.
2006-07-07 18:51:11 · answer #2 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the most common is caused from a virus. your male partner may give it to you during unprotected sex.
2006-07-07 18:47:57 · answer #3 · answered by akpilotguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cant girls get some vaccine?
2006-07-07 18:45:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋