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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.

The FDA has approved an at-home HPV test. What you need to know

New federal guidance is expanding testing for cervical cancer with a self-collection method. Dr. Mara Gordon speaks to NPR about why this option might become popular for screening for 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, ...

Mum questioned over weird item she took with her to smear test

A mum took a bizarre item with her to her smear test, also known as a cervical screening, with people questioning why ...
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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.