Cervical cancer often begins with abnormal cell changes that can develop into cancer over time, typically without symptoms. This makes early detection crucial. Routine screenings like Pap smears and ...

Based on an index by health and medical technology firm Hologic Inc and polling company Gallup, only 36% of women worldwide have been tested for high blood pressure and 19% have tested for diabetes; ...

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

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 ...

Guidelines for Pap smears have changed within the past ten years several times. The reason that has changed is because we’ve expanded our knowledge and understanding of the cervical changes that can ...

Cervical cancer begins in the cells lining the cervix, the lower part of the womb (uterus). It usually develops slowly, however, before cancer presents itself. Vaginal bleeding or pelvic pains are ...

Individuals with a cervix should start having Pap smears to check for cervical cancer or precancer from age 21 years. Precancer is when unusual cells suggest cancer might develop in the future.

Objective This study analysed the spatial and temporal patterns of cervical cancer incidence in Addis Ababa from 2012 to 2021 ... The majority of these cases were diagnosed by histology of primary ...

Innovations in screening for cervical neoplasia include speculoscopy, which is intended to supplement the Pap smear, and automated review of Pap smears, which is currently intended to aid in ...

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 mum-of-two was diagnosed with cervical cancer after bungling hospital staff gave her the wrong smear test results. Amie Wood, 39, was forced to undergo a life-changing hysterectomy after being ...