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Should a gynecologist or an oncologist do my biopsy?

I need a biopsy of my cervix to rule out cervical cancer and am unsure who to have do it.

asked by Brittany (21)

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Oncologists know their cancers, but gynecologists are going to be familiar with cervical cancer regardless. I would say go with your gynecologist, just because you're probably more comfortable around him/her.

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posted by Binome (1958)
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Your gynecologist is perfectly capable of taking a cervical biopsy for examination. It is a common procedure (called a PAP test) that your gynecologist no doubt does dozens of times each week. An oncologist treats patients who are determined to have cancer.

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posted by patti (17879)
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In the best scenario, have an oncologist with a specialization in gynecology perform the biopsy. Otherwise, I'd choose the gynecologist.

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A gynecologist is just as qualified to do a gynecological biopsy as an oncologist. They will use the same lab to check for abnormal cells.

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There is no reason why you gynecologist can't do your cervical biopsy. If the biopsy shows cancer, then you go to the oncologist.

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posted by Riley (755)
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