Clinical Trials

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with a cytologic diagnosis of AGC (AGC, AEC, AEmC) or a cytologic/histologic diagnosis of AIS documented within the last 6 months who can wait at least one week after the AGC or AIS diagnosis to have an LBC specimen collected (within two weeks of registration) and then receive any other intervention.
• Patients with positive HPV results who are willing to undergo a complete histologic examination of the uterus and cervix, including the cervical transformation zone, within 6 months of the AGC or AIS diagnosis (histologic examination includes a LEEP, LETZ, excisional cone biopsy, or hysterectomy).
• Patients who are 18 years of age or older.
• Patients must have signed an approved informed consent and authorization permitting release of personal health information.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients under 18 years of age.
• Patients who have had a hysterectomy.
• Patients with a history of cancer of the endometrium, vagina, or cervix. 
• Patients who have previously been treated, or are currently being treated with radiation therapy or chemotherapy for vaginal or cervical cancer.
• Patients who are known to be HIV-positive, as these patients often have disease that is highly variable and aggressive resulting in rapid changes.
• Patients who are pregnant and thought to be at risk for excessive bleeding or preterm labor if a cone biopsy is performed.