Many women are likely familiar with the Pap smear, but some might not know about the HPV test (human papillomavirus test). Pap smears and HPV tests are the most common ways to detect cervical cancer, ...

During a Pap smear, the medical provider swabs the patient's cervix to collect a cell sample. The cell sample is then sent to a lab, where pathologists analyze the sample under a microscope to check ...

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to remind ourselves that routine screenings are a critical part of our wellness routines. Cervical cancer is among the most preventable ...

Cervical cancer claims thousands of women’s lives every year. It happens more due to low screening and lack of awareness.

HPV self-tests allow patients to collect a sample themselves, instead of having a healthcare provider collect it.

Dr. Marie Savard explains the differences between a Pap smear and a DNA test. April 7, 2009— -- A DNA test that detects the human papillomavirus, which causes cervical cancer, is more effective ...

HealthDay News — Women whose cervical cancers are detected using Pap smears have more favorable prognoses than women whose cancers are symptomatic, study findings show. Bengt Andrae, MD, of the ...

In early December, the American Cancer Society updated its guidelines for the first time since 2020. Now, all women ...

SMART --. IT STARTED WITH AN ASSIGNMENT IN BUSINESS CLASS TO USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO ADDRESS A CHALLENGE IN HEALTH CARE. HAYLEY HOGLUND AND MADELINE HOWARD KNEW EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANTED TO TAKE ...

(ABC News) -- Although most women are accustomed to having Pap smears to test for cervical cancer -- a disease that strikes 12,000 American women each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease ...

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, ...

A new DIY home swab kit for cervical cancer aims to make Pap smears more comfortable. It's set to be available to Californians in June, with other states to follow. This article is part of a series on ...