Regular tests, particularly for high-risk individuals, can detect abnormal cells early, greatly improving treatment success and reducing cancer incidence. A Pap smear, also known as a Pap test ...

Currently, the pap smear — in which cells taken from the cervix are examined by a doctor “for cervical cancer or cell changes,” per the National Cancer Institute — is the recommended ...

Objective: At initial evaluation, 1 in 6 women with atypical glandular cells (AGCs) on Pap smear has cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) or cancer. Years later, a greater-than-expected ...

During a Pap smear, a healthcare provider will use a small brush to remove cells from the cervix surface. These cells are ...