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Does Cervical Ectopy With History Of Breast Cancer/lumpectomy Indicate Cancer?

I,m a 43 year old mother of 3 boys, i,ve just undergone treatment for breastcancer/lumpectomy and radio. Now i,ve just been for a smear and they say i have cervical ectopy, i,m now terrified that it may be cancer again and am really worried about my results....help
Wed, 20 Aug 2014
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Cervical ectopy is normal physiological event, caused by harmonal effects.
Nothing to worry.
If the condition is causing you discomfort , you may need a complete gynec exam with colposcopy.

Cancer may coexist but ectopy perse is not cancer. Await your smear results for clarity.
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Does Cervical Ectopy With History Of Breast Cancer/lumpectomy Indicate Cancer?

Cervical ectopy is normal physiological event, caused by harmonal effects. Nothing to worry. If the condition is causing you discomfort , you may need a complete gynec exam with colposcopy. Cancer may coexist but ectopy perse is not cancer. Await your smear results for clarity.