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What is a smear test: why mums should never skip this life-saving check

Wondering what to expect from a smear test? Learn why cervical screening matters, how the procedure works, and tips to make your appointment as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
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How frequently you should get a Pap smear or HPV test — and what to expect during the procedure

A Pap smear is a procedure that screens for cervical cancer by testing cells for any abnormalities. If your Pap results are abnormal that does not mean you have cancer, and more likely indicates HPV.
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Could the FDA's recently approved Pap smear alternative reduce racial disparities in cervical cancer deaths?

January marks Cervical Health Awareness Month. Around 11,500 Americans are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and in 2022, ...
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Impact of COVID-19 in Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening and Systemic Treatment in São Paulo, Brazil: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis

Development of a Curriculum for the Implementation of Stereotactic Radiation Therapy Programs in Middle-Income Countries The COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced the performance rate of pap smears, ...