A cervical screening test, also known as a smear test or Pap test, is a common procedure that collects cells from the cervix to check for signs of abnormal cell changes. Its aim is to prevent cervical ...

Many women don’t know about a self-collected cervical screening test despite the simple swab being readily available in ...

Dr. Nidhi Sharma Chauhan explained the treatment procedures to be followed to address cervical cancer during pregnancy.

Cervical cancer, caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), is not hereditary, and HPV infection doesn't always lead to cancer.

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

I was mad at God, mad at the world, and mad at all the healthy people who didn’t have to get their life put on hold,” said ...

Fewer than half of women who tested positive for HPV with negative cytological findings returned for a surveillance co-test within 1 year as recommended, yet more than half of those who received ...

She pushed for her doctor to give her a pap smear — a test that detects abnormal, or cancerous, cells. “I had to advocate for myself and I said, ‘Look, I'm not happy.’ That is really hard ...

Cervical cancer screening is one of the best success stories in health care. Since the 1970s, the death rate from cervical cancer has dropped by more than half.

the Pap smear or Pap test, is incredibly accurate. Women should be screened every 3-5 years, beginning at age 21 through age 65 (or older) if they are healthy. If there is an abnormal Pap test during ...