Getting a Pap smear isn’t high on most people’s list, but it’s the go-to test to look for cervical changes that could lead to cancer. So, most women endure it every three or so years. Now, there’s a ...

The experts share answers to the most commonly asked smear test questions and advice on getting through the test if you're anxious.

It is possible to have an abnormal smear but a normal colposcopy result. This can happen when someone has a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection but no precancerous mutations in the cervix. Cervical ...

MLA Michelle Guy shares her shock cervical cancer diagnosis, recovery journey, and tireless campaigning to encourage women to overcome fear and attend routine smear tests that can be truly life-saving ...

I am not someone who has to be encouraged to go for regular smear tests. I wouldn’t say I’m exactly enthusiastic about the procedure – I hardly count down the days – but I’m grateful to be able to ...

A Pap Smear Test typically detects cell changes in your cervix that could lead to cervical cancer. This is an important screening for early detection. The World Health Organization says cervical ...