"With self-collection you can go to your health care provider, request to do self-collection and then actually do the collection on your own in a bathroom or in the examination room." Traditionally, ...

Cervical cancer is a significant health concern for women worldwide, but it is also one of the most preventable types of cancer. Regular screening through Pap smear tests is crucial in detecting ...

A Pap smear is a test used for screening of cervical cancer. The cervix is a narrow and low end of the uterus, located at the base of the womb and forms the junction between the uterus and the vagina.

A new test for cervical cancer was found to detect all of the cancers in a randomised clinical screening trial of 15,744 women, outperforming both the current Pap smear and human papillomavirus (HPV) ...

Cervical screening in Australia has changed over the past seven years. The test has changed, and women (and people with a cervix) now have much more choice and control. Here’s why – and what you can ...

So we get it when the thought of booking a smear test (or cervical cancer screening) seems like a faff and can easily be put off - whether it’s due to the uncomfortable nature of the procedure, ...

The Pap smear, also known as the Pap test, is a screening method for cervical cancer. Early detection of abnormalities in cervical cells through a Pap smear is crucial for successful treatment. The ...

Professor & Director, Daffodil Centre, A Joint Venture with Cancer Council NSW, University of Sydney Karen Canfell receives funding from a range of government and non-government sources. She is ...

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 ...

Quest Diagnostics announced the availability of a new laboratory test that identifies molecular changes to cervical cells that increase the likelihood a woman may develop cervical cancer. The test is ...

Ontario is the latest province to change how it screens for cervical cancer. Starting March 3, healthcare providers will be replacing Pap smears with human paoillomavirus (HPV) testing. According to ...