A Pap smear is a vital screening tool for early detection of cervical cancer, recommended for women starting at age 21.

The key to reducing cervical cancer cases lies in regular screenings, education, and open conversations about the importance ...

"In our eyes this was such a significant improvement that, in good conscience, we could not continue to accept conventional pap smears," Galup says. That decision caused problems for the lab ...

Since its introduction in the 1940s, the Pap smear, also known as a Pap test, has emerged as a vital tool in the fight against cervical cancer, significantly reducing both its incidence and ...

Not only do many women struggle to find access to this exam, but many patients find the method for HPV screening — most commonly known as a pap test or pap smear — to be uncomfortable and ...

The Papanicolaou (Pap) smear is commonly used to screen for cervical cancer and since its introduction in organized screening programmes in resource-rich countries it has been successful in ...

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer when caught early, thanks to effective screening ...

(Women in their 20s should continue to receive pap smears every three years.) anastas_ / Getty Images A photo of a gynocologist with tools. Related: Self-Administered Alternative to the Pap Smear ...

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and more than 11,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with cervical ...