Each year, about 14,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in the U.S., but thanks to Pap smears, deaths from the disease have dropped significantly over the past few decades. The test, which ...

The PAP team has since had to deal with the departure of former Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin, who led its slate in 2020. Mr Tan resigned in 2023 after his extramarital affair with fellow MP ...

You can get a Pap smear while on your period, especially if you're only spotting or have a light flow. However, heavy bleeding may make it harder to detect abnormal cervical cells, interfering with ...

Is Bleeding or Discomfort Normal After a Pap Smear?Yes, minor bleeding or spotting is common, particularly if the cervix is tender. Some women may also experience slight cramping, but this should ...

A GREENOCK mum says she’s terrified she might not live long enough to see her children grow up – after recording three positive smear tests ... then that she had cervical cancer and had a full ...

Ms Chua is organising secretary of the Young PAP. In January 2024, she was appointed acting branch chairman in former transport minister S. Iswaran’s West Coast ward after he resigned.