Cervical Cytology Review - Activity and Outcome report ... 11 of these women required treatment – for pre-cancerous cervical cell changes or significant incidental findings**.

many women have been screened for cervical cancer with cervical cytology – also known as Pap tests or Pap smears – in which cells from the cervix are collected and checked for signs of cancer.

Sufficient scientific evidence exists to recommend HPV DNA testing in the triage of women with equivocal cytology ... basal cells through microabrasion of the squamous epithelium. CIN: Cervical ...

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