I had a complete hysterectomy in 1981. My last seven blood test have came back abnormal and I've had a pap smear test done twice and the last on came back positive for cancer cells and the OBGYN wants to do a DNC and burn the cells and do a deeper biopsy what does this mean?
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Hi Vickie,
Normally, with a complete hysterectomy the entire cervix and uterus are removed.
A pap smear usually takes cells from the cervix. A D&C usually refers to scraping the endometrium, the lining of the uterus.
It appears that they have done a smear of your vagina, that would remain after the hysterectomy, and found some abnormal cells. They now want to do a biopsy, basically remove a tiny piece of tissue, to get a better look at these cells.
Then they plan to burn the tissue to remove the area.
Without knowing your history and your current status this is only a guess. Ask your Ob/Gyn or oncologist. They SHOULD explain everything to you, in detail. If they don't, get a second opinion.
Good luck. Keep us posted.
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