Pap smears serve as a vital frontline screening test for detecting cervical cancer, one of the most prevalent reproductive cancers affecting women today. By identifying abnormal precancerous cell ...

For many, the thought of a Pap smear can be intimidating. For individuals who have experienced trauma, whether from sexual violence, medical procedures, or other deeply personal events, this routine ...

Binky Felstead has shared her gratitude to "that one" smear test from over a decade ago that detected abnormal cells in her cervix, which could have prevented her from having children in the future.

The cervical cancer smear test, also known as a Pap test, looks for abnormal cells in the cervix that could develop into cervical cancer. The test checks for the human papillomavirus (HPV), which ...

Emma Baugh/ BBC Dr Shabina Asad Qayyum she "can't emphasis enough" the importance of getting a cervical smear test Some women told the BBC they faced "cultural barriers" and "health challenges ...

For decades, a Pap smear has been the standard way to detect cervical cancer ... Self-exams don't replace pelvic exams, and encouraging follow-up appointments after an abnormal test is also important.

A woman who survived cervical cancer has advocated the importance of smear tests after she said having one saved her life. Stacey Roberts, 37, from Peterborough, has been in remission for three ...

A MUM-OF-ONE can't have more children after cervical cancer was missed in her test results. Louise Ingham, 37, had a smear test in 2016 following previous cervical treatment. Her results were ...

Benign and malignant cancers differ in that benign tumors do not spread or invade other tissue. A Pap test (also called Pap smear) is a screening test in which the doctor inserts a speculum into a ...

KANGAR: As many as 60% of Malaysian women have never undergone a pap smear check for cervical cancer ... of fear and embarrassment to undergo the test even though cervical cancer is more common ...