info on second pap-test

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info on second pap-test

by nascarbabe14 on Tue Jul 14, 2009 12:00 AM

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I had cervical cancer in 2003, had a hysteromy and the Dr. left both my ovaries. I have had a pap test yearly since the surgery, they were all negative until the one I just got back. The health dept. I am using for my test will not do a follow-up test for 1 yr. I don't think I should wait 1 yr. to have this second test done, since I have already had cancer in my cervix and my uterus. Has anyone else ever had this problem?

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by JennyLynn82 on Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:00 AM

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My insurance will only allow one pap smear test a year and typically my doctor schedules my appointment for at least 366 days out to prevent any issues. However I was recently diagnosed with high grade dyslpasia as well, had a colposcopy a couple weeks later and a couple more weeks later a cold knife cone biopsy which is going to require some further treatment. My doctor's office manager spoke with my insurance to make sure they would cover all of my procedures before we moved on with everything and they agreed to cover all of the procedures. In your situation you may want to get on the phone to "negotiate" with the insurer or see if your doctor can talk them into the coverage. If you do not have any success I would highly recommend you just proceed with the pap test out of your own pocket. Its a good investment in your health and well being. And could very well save you a lot of time, heart ache, and money in the long run!

 One thing my doctor has told me a couple times is that she hates how insurance companies basically determine what the patient can take or have done to them, whether that is what is recommended or not. Sometimes we just have to take things in our own hands and do what is best for us...not what the insurance company thinks is best!

Sorry that was kind of wordy but hopefully you were able to get something out of it! Best wishes!

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