will i get cervical cancer?
Posted on Sep 30, 2009 under breast cancer |last year at the age of 19 i had my physical done and it came back that i had pre cancerous cells in my cervix. i had them froze off but since i already had pre cancerous cells does that mean that i WILL have cervical cancer one day?
September 30th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
I believe when the precancerous cells are frozen, there’s a high chance that they will not turn into cancer. Your best bet is to get tested every so often to check up on your cervix. That’s the only way you can make sure the precancerous cells don’t come back and develop into cervical cancer.
September 30th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
No.
September 30th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Having precancerous cells is not a predictor if you will get cervical cancer or not. However, it was most likely due to HPV which is a risk factor for cervical cancer. HPV can cause the cells to remain abnormal for long periods of time. It may also regress on its own or progress on to cancer. There is no way of predicting how it will go so you should be watched closely for awhile. If your next few paps are okay you will likely be put back on a regular schedule.