There is a new test that can identify potentially serious problems much earlier than the standard Pap smear, according to a recent large Danish study.Think about this:
A new HPV test effectively checks women 40 and older for the virus that causes cervical cancer. The women who carry the virus are at significant risk for the disease and can truly benefit from this test. Women younger than 40 can still contract the virus but it tends to come and go and isn't as likely to lead to cancer. These under-40 women are sill better off receiving the standard Pap test, say researchers.
Source: Good Housekeeping, May 2007
1. In the last three years I have never had a normal pap test result. I have endured 2 freezes, numerous colposcopies, 3 surgeries to remove pre-cancerous cells and had two miscarriages. Everytime I see the doctor he tells me don't worry you'll be fine. I feel as though I am over reacting and that my health condition is not serious. Am I a baby or is he not professional. I have decieded to get a new doctor and am now waiting two more weeks before I can be seen. I feel as though I have no control over my body, health or mental well being. I want to educate myself so I can regain the control that I have lost in recent years. When is enough ENOUGH???? At this point I feel like having a hysterectamy. My life feels like there is always someone behind me chasing me. I have heard that making an extreme decision is not always benefical to your long term health and that the cancer cells will move to other parts of your body. How and where do I start to educate myself??? HELP
Posted at 8:35PM on Jul 5th 2007 by Carmel Martinez