Pap smears serve as a vital frontline screening test for detecting cervical cancer, one of the most prevalent reproductive cancers affecting women today. By identifying abnormal precancerous cell ...

Screening guidelines recommend starting Pap smears at age 21 and integrating HPV tests after 30. Vaccination against HPV is highlighted as a crucial preventive measure, with efforts underway to ...

For many, the thought of a Pap smear can be intimidating. For individuals who have experienced trauma, whether from sexual violence, medical procedures, or other deeply personal events, this routine ...

Approximately 11,500 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year and, sadly, roughly 4,000 women will succumb to the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Hence the importance of a screening test.” Dr Sujit Ash answered, “Pap smear test is done for cervical cancer screening. Unfortunately, there are not many symptoms for cervical cancer ...

Roughly 80% of women will get human papillomavirus (HPV) in their lifetime. For many, especially those who have gotten an HPV vaccine, the virus will go away on its own within two years.

Early screening with Pap tests and HPV tests can help detect and treat cervical cancer in its early stages.

For decades, a Pap smear has been the standard way to detect cervical cancer. The uncomfortable and, for some, painful procedure entails using a small brush or spatula to lightly scrape the cervix to ...

The overall five-year survival rate is 66%. When treated while the cancer is still localized, the five-year survival rate is about 90%. A Pap smear is used to screen for HPV, cervical dysplasia, and ...

KANGAR: As many as 60% of Malaysian women have never undergone a pap smear check for cervical cancer screening, based on the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS). National Population ...