"Self-collection can expand access to screening and reduce barriers, which will give more people the opportunity to detect, ...

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 ...

The reasons for this nonadherence to ASCCP guidelines could not be determined but likely involve multiple factors including patient compliance, Pap smears ... in most modern cytology and histology ...

A Pap smear or Pap test is a screening test for cervical cancer. There’s currently no easy and reliable early screening test for ovarian cancer. A Pap smear or Pap test doesn’t help doctors ...

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 ...

Experts advise. Image credit: Oleksii Syrotkin/Stocksy. Cervical screening — also known as a smear test or Pap smear — is an important part of looking after the health of female bodies.

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

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 ...

Cervical cancer, the fourth most common cancer in women, is closely linked to persistent HPV infections. Early detection through Pap smears and HPV testing can significantly reduce mortality.

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 ...