Re: Refusal to do anal pap semar

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I see an anal/rectal oncologist who has the same policy. I told him they

said the same thing about HIV tests in the 80's. Anyway, they can't treat

low-grade neoplasia in the rear (men or women) same as the cervix in women,

but a positive pap smear can give you a heads-up to monitor yourself more

closely, or treat if it shows something more advanced. My primary physician

has enough foresight to do a pap smear at least at my annual exam - policy

or no.

I think they're waiting for alarm bells before they spend the bucks to

handle anal papilloma properly. Gives " dragging ass " a whole new meaning,

huh?

BG

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I was told by my Kaiser primary physician that they are currently not

doing anal pap smears " as there is no standard way to read or

interpret the test in men. " This sounds wrong, from what I've read

here and else where. Any advice?

Thanks,

DenverJ

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