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12-08-2002, 08:24 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 4,498
Hysterectomy: February 9th, 2001
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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A CIN-111/CIS question
Hi, Darlene!
The way I understood my doctor (and my own reading) is that there is not a lot of difference between CIN III and CIS. In CIN III, most of the cells are considered to be abnormal in the involved area. In CIS, ALL of the cells in the involved area are considered to be abnormal. So, in CIN III, about 75%-90% of the cells are abnormal. It's not really a lot of difference.
CIS is considered by some to be stage 0 cancer, but the thing to remember is that it's not TRUE cancer--it has not yet invaded any of the cervical tissue, only the "skin" of the cervix. Very big difference.
Good luck, Darlene! Let us know how your appointment goes!
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