Cervical cancer screening is one of the best success stories in health care. Since the 1970s, the death rate from cervical ...

No woman I have ever met looks forward to getting a Pap smear, the standard test for cervical cancer. Asked whether they would rather see a dentist about a cavity, or a gynaecologist for a Pap ...

One of the most effective ways to prevent cervical cancer is through a Pap smear test—a simple yet powerful screening tool ...

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explore how a new Pap smear alternative may help prevent deaths from cervical ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes nearly all cervical cancers, and any pre-cancerous changes can be detected with HPV tests and Pap smears. Continued advancements to increase ...

Cervical cancer is a significant health issue in India, caused primarily by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Screening guidelines recommend starting Pap smears at age 21 and integrating HPV tests ...

The reasons for this nonadherence to ASCCP guidelines could not be determined but likely involve multiple factors including patient compliance, Pap smears ... of high-grade cervical cancer precursors.

For decades, a Pap smear has been the standard way to detect cervical cancer. The uncomfortable and, for some, painful procedure entails using a small brush or spatula to lightly scrape the cervix ...

While January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, health experts say getting screened when necessary is important year-round.