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If you have had a Pap test and HPV test, this booklet will
answer your questions about:
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Cervical cancer............................................................................. 1
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Human papillomavirus (HPV)............................................................. 2
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Cervical cancer screening tests .................................................... 3–5
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What your Pap test result means ...................................................... 6
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What your HPV test result means ..................................................... 7
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What your Pap and HPV test results mean together .................... 8–9
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How to prevent cervical cancer................................................. 10–12
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Common questions about HPV....................................................... 13
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How to talk to your partner about your test results .................. 14–15
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Resources .................................................................................. 16–17
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Glossary of bolded words .................................................... 18–19
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Know the facts................................................................................. 20
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Questions to ask your doctor .......................................................... 21
Getting abnormal results does not mean that you have cervical cancer
now. For specific questions about your test results, talk to your doctor.