As a psychologist and patient advocate, I cannot comment on procedure. I can comment, however, on your need to be involved in the decision making regarding your own care. There is always more anxiety in NOT knowing, in this case the actual extent of the problem, than in knowing and taking action. However, let me be quick to say that it is my personal belief that this grey area will be short-lived. Knowledge precedes resolution.
Cancer is a genetic disease by definition.
Recently, a precise translocation of genetic material was found which it appears represents cervical cancer. We are truly looking towards the day when we can be equally precise, then, in our diagnosis through molecular medicine. I have not done the Workshop justice here. But I hope I have provided you with some insight as to how things come to be, and how decisions are made which affect your well-being. I will provide you with a report on that meeting next time.