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[–]112223sps 10 insightful - 1 fun10 insightful - 0 fun11 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Why call it cervical cancer? Like sure, they can maybe get cancer in their neo vaginas, but it isn't cervical cancer, because spoiler alert, no male has a cervix. Like take care of yourself and test for cancer if you're at risk, but let's be honest about what kind of cancer it is. I really hope the majority of trans women aren't this level of delusional.. But I just don't know anymore, shit is crazy.

[–]Anna_Nym 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

They don't actually call it cervical cancer. They say that the tissues used to create the neo-vagina or neo-cervix can develop cancer. They recommend that transwomen tell their doctor the full details of the surgery so that the doctor can monitor appropriately. It's a very carefully worded page.

I'm curious whether the neo-cervix is actually a thing. Neo-vaginas seem complicated enough for surgeons to do well. What would be the point of creating a neo-cervix?