It is known that about 10% of women with an obvious cancer of the cervix will have a Pap test that is essentially normal. This is because there is so much inflammation and dead cell debris that it masks the cancer cells.
Source: http://www.gyncancer.com/cervix.html
Hrmmm so maybe I am "normal" after all... LOL
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Yeah, its true.. and we do explain that to people. However if you have an obvious lesion the only option is to biopsy. Paps are only for lesions you can't see - to screen and be sure. But if there is a lesion a pap is not the right answer - EVER.
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