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Q&As on this topic

1. I am 38. For some months now I have noticed bleeding from my vagina in between my normal periods. Could this be a sign of cancer? What should I do? What will happen?

last reviewed: 01.09.2004

2. My mother has been told she could have cancer of her womb and needs a D&C to check on this. Can you tell me what this involves?

last reviewed: 30.08.2005

3. Will a smear test show whether or not I have a cancer of my womb?

last reviewed: 01.06.2006

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