Okay, I am one of the unlucky women who has just gotten the call that my pap smear is "abnormal", and I must come back in for a biopsy and the scope procedure. After crying for two days solid, I have come to my senses and decided to find out some more info on "abnormal" pap tests.

My appointment for follow-up, is, however, two weeks away. And I will most likely be insane with worry by then.

My question is this: can I call back and ask the nurse to tell me specifically what type of abnormality was found? (such as, dysplasia, etc.) I know from reading that those things are on the test results. Can she refuse to tell me? She offered no such information on the first phone call.

I would just like to be more prepared and informed for my visit. Not to mention i'm kinda freaking out. My mom died of breast cancer which makes this situation even more difficult for me.

So, do you think I can call and ask more information? Will they be able to tell me?

Thanks