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Cervical Cancer Diagnosis 

Symptoms of cervical cancer are often identified by early screening through an annual Pap smear. HPV testing can be added to the Pap smear as determined by the patient and her physician.

If the Pap smear is abnormal, the next step is generally a colposcopy, in which the cervix is viewed with the aid of a small magnifying scope to identify any abnormalities. A biopsy is performed to make a diagnosis and determine whether an early cancer might be present.

Patients with abnormal bleeding usually have an abnormal area on the cervix that can be seen with the naked eye and a biopsy can confirm the diagnosis.

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