Even with all this research readily available, some doctors still say many women over 65 don’t need Pap smears, including ...

Regular screening can bend the odds in your favor when it comes to four types of cancers. The science is less clear for the ...

While HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer, lifestyle, immunity, and reproductive factors also play a major role — ...

A text message sent by a Singapore medical clinic, in which a patient was warned that a Pap smear would cause her to lose her ...

Experts say pap smears and HPV tests are critical tools for detecting cervical cancer early—when it is most treatable.

Researchers are one step closer to developing a simple, at-home test to prevent cervical cancer or treat it early, shows a study from University of Florida Health Cancer Center and Purdue University ...

Low screening coverage, late diagnoses, high HIV prevalence, and limited access to treatment and vaccines are driving cervical cancer cases and deaths in South Africa. The country has a cervical ...

For almost 30 years, states have received money from the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, which ...

While HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer, it’s not the only factor. Whether you’re HPV-positive or HPV-negative, routine Pap smears remain the best way to catch abnormalities early ...

THE modern “office girlie” often finds herself juggling a demanding 9-to-5 job with a myriad of personal responsibilities. While professional success is important, it’s crucial to remember that ...

PAP smears fall under the category of preventive health services. They help healthcare professionals screen people for potential cervical cancer and other health issues.

No one wants to be diagnosed with or go through the physical and psychological toll of cancer. Which is why, sometimes, it's ...