Cervical cancer deaths have dropped due to better screening, but fewer women are keeping up with tests. An AXA Health ...

A medical professional can look at the swab under a microscope and determine if these cells have signs of cervical cancer. An abnormal Pap smear does not necessarily mean you have cancer.

In fact, the primary purpose of a Pap smear is to detect abnormal cell changes in the cervix — changes that, if caught early, can be treated before cancer develops. These abnormal cells are often ...

Even though most women are active and take care of their diet, it is important to have regular health check-ups and health ...

Here are five key points to know about HPV testing.

Gynecologist Dr. Kim Alexander explains the benefits of HPV testing and midlife vaccination against the virus.

Each year in the United States, about 11,500 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed, and about 4,000 women lose their lives to the disease. By raising awareness about preventive measures and ways ...