8 Questions to Ask When Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer

When I was diagnosed with cervical cancer, my doctor asked me if I had any questions. At that moment, my mind went blank. I had what felt like a million thoughts running wildly through my head, yet I could not come up with a single question. I left my appointment and not fifteen minutes later, the questions started coming to my mind. I immediately wrote them down, but had to wait for my next appointment to get the answers I desperately needed.

There are eight essential questions a woman should ask her doctor when being diagnosed with cervical cancer. Write them down or print them out, take them to your appointment, and be sure you leave your doctor's office with a full understanding of the answers your doctor gives you.
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Diagnosing Cervical Cancer

Diagnosing cervical cancer involves a series of medical tests and procedures. Each test reveals more about the cervix and helps to confirm diagnosis. Once a cervical cancer diagnosis has been made, more tests will be done to determine what stage the cervical cancer is in. Read more about how cervical cancer is diagnosed...