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Suspected cervical cancer — DRCOG MCQ

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A woman has persistent postcoital bleeding and an irregular friable cervix on speculum examination. What is the most appropriate referral?

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Correct answer: A — Refer urgently on a suspected cervical-cancer pathway

A suspicious cervical appearance warrants urgent suspected-cancer referral regardless of screening history. Screening tests do not replace assessment of a symptomatic cervix.

Reference: NICE NG12: Suspected cancer recognition and referral: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng12/chapter/recommendations-organised-by-site-of-cancer