Low-grade dysplasia usually goes away on its own without treatment. By contrast, high-grade dysplasia without treatment may develop into an early form of cancer known as carcinoma in situ CIS. In the unlikely event that cancer or precancer is diagnosed, you would be referred to an oncologist to stage the disease and decide upon the appropriate course of treatment. Fortunately, early diagnosis almost always confers to greater treatment success. Because this screening test is designed to detect high-risk HPV, a false-positive result usually means that the type of HPV present is not high-risk for developing cancer, which can lead to unnecessary worry and treatments.
It can take years to show symptoms after HPV exposure, and some people never show symptoms. Others only find out they have HPV after more serious issues arise such as genital warts or cancer, which is why prevention is very important. There is no approved test to check for oral HPV mouth or throat. However, concerning signs and symptoms may include an ulcer that does not resolve within three weeks, discoloration inside the mouth, difficulty swallowing, swollen tonsils, constant coughing or sore throat, and numbness in the mouth or on the lips.
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You might have HPV even if you have not been sexually active or not had a new partner for many years. Page last reviewed: 31 March Next review due: 31 March Your results - Cervical screening Contents What is cervical screening?
Why it's important When you'll be invited How to book What happens at your appointment Your results Further help and support. When your results should arrive The nurse or doctor who does your cervical screening will tell you when you can expect your results letter. Information: Try not to worry if it is taking a long time to get your results letter. If you are going to have a test in the next two days—. You should start getting Pap tests at age If your Pap test result is normal, your doctor may tell you that you can wait three years until your next Pap test.
If you have a low income or do not have health insurance, you may be able to get a free or low-cost screening test through the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.
Find out if you qualify. It can take as long as three weeks to receive your test results. If your test shows that something might not be normal, your doctor will contact you and figure out how best to follow up.
There are many reasons why test results might not be normal. It usually does not mean you have cancer. If your test results show cells that are not normal and may become cancer, your doctor will let you know if you need to be treated. In most cases, treatment prevents cervical cancer from developing. It is important to follow up with your doctor right away to learn more about your test results and receive any treatment that may be needed.
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