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Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer - Diagnosis

How is cervical cancer diagnosed?

Tests and procedures used to diagnose cervical cancer include: 

Screening: 

  • Cervical cancer screening (Pap smear test or HPV test) 
    • Cervical cancer screening tests (Pap smear test or HPV test) help to detect pre-cancer changes. During this examination, a scraping of cells from the surface of the cervix is obtained during a vaginal examination. This is a quick, simple, and painless test. 
    • In general, women with pre-cancer changes do not have any symptoms. If any abnormalities are detected, further investigations such as colposcopy need to be performed. 

Diagnosis: 

  • Colposcopy 
    • A colposcopy is a simple outpatient procedure done using a colposcope (microscope) to check for any abnormal changes of the cervix. A biopsy (a small amount of tissue) may be taken and sent to the laboratory for further evaluation. 


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  • Cone biopsy (conisation) or Loop electrosurgical excision surgery (LEEP) 
    • Your doctor may recommend a cone biopsy or a LEEP procedure for treatment of pre-cancerous changes of the cervix (CIN) or if there is suspicion of microscopic invasion. Your doctor will discuss with you regarding the suitability of these procedures. 

Investigations: 

Once cervical cancer is confirmed, further tests may be done to determine the extent (stage) of the cancer and most suitable treatment. The tests may include: 
  • Computed Tomography (CT scan) 
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 
  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET scan) 
  • An examination under general anaesthesia or scope of the bladder (cystoscopy) may be recommended if additional information is required that may affect your treatment

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Ho Tew Hong Prof

Prof Ho Tew Hong

Emeritus Consultant

FRCOG, FAMS, MRCOG, MMed (O&G), MBBS

Clinical Interests: Gynaecological Oncology

Ravichandran Nadarajah  Dr

Dr Ravichandran Nadarajah

Senior Consultant

MBBS (University Malaya), MMed (O&G University Malaya) FRCOG

Clinical Interests: Gynaecological Oncology, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Tay Sun Kuie Prof

Prof Tay Sun Kuie

Senior Consultant

​MBBS, FRCOG (UK), MD (Lond), FAMS, MAppLaw

Clinical Interests: Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Endometriosis

Ang Xiaohong Joella Dr

Dr Ang Xiaohong Joella

Consultant

MBBS (S'pore), MRCS (Ed), MRCOG (UK), MMed (O&G) (S'pore)                     ​

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