Pap smears save many lives, but many women avoid the uncomfortable and intrusive procedure. New self-test kits could change ...

Cervical cancer, caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), is not hereditary, and HPV infection doesn't always lead to cancer.

I was mad at God, mad at the world, and mad at all the healthy people who didn’t have to get their life put on hold,” said ...

A Pap smear or Pap test is a screening test for cervical cancer. There’s currently no easy and reliable early screening test for ovarian cancer. A Pap smear or Pap test doesn’t help doctors ...

Valentine’s Day is traditionally a time for chocolates, flowers, and romantic dinners. But what if this year, you and your ...

Cervical cancer is a significant health issue in India, caused primarily by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Screening guidelines recommend starting Pap smears at age 21 and integrating HPV tests ...

Many women don’t know about a self-collected cervical screening test despite the simple swab being readily available in ...

The most common way to screen for cervical cancer today is either the Pap smear alone or a combination of the Pap smear and an HPV test. Here's what you need to know. In a Pap smear, invented by ...

Gynecologic oncologist Dr. John Wallbillich says people often don't have symptoms of cervical cancer, so it's important to ...

Health experts estimate that nearly 14,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cervical cancer, with more than 4,000 ...