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I got a lab report with "Smear shows benign squamous epithelial cells only, Negative for malignant cells" What does that mean?
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It means it is negative for malignant or cancerous cells.
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No cancer.
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Hi, That means you do not have a cancer cell in the smear, and smear is benign and safe.
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It may show normalcy . But you should mention why that was done . Keep follow up with your doctor and also ask relevant questions . Keep a habit of annual health check up.
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It means you don't have cancer. So, nothing to worry.
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