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Many women immediately think that they have cancer.
Although the smear test is also used to check for cancer of the cervix the vast majority of women who have an abnormal smear have early changes in the cells and do not have cancer. Recently there has been a lot of publicity about CIN and its link with sex and sexually transmitted diseases. Many women find the treatments for CIN embarrassing and frightening. They sometimes react by becoming tense, tearful or withdrawn. Don't be afraid to ask the doctor or nurses as many questions as you like, as this may help to put your mind at rest.