A Pap smear is used to screen for HPV, cervical dysplasia ... Diagnosis of Cervical Precancers by Endocervical Curettage at Colposcopy of Women With Abnormal Cervical Cytology. Obstet Gynecol. 2017 ...

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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Cervical cancer is increasing among rural Indian ... Early detection through tests like Pap Smear is critical. A cancer awareness campaign will be launched to address this issue and promote ...

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 ...