I have a condition called vaginismus that makes traditional cervical cancer screening nearly impossible.

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet every year, roughly 14,000 women in the U.S. still ...

Cancer screenings play a critical role in protecting long-term health. They can detect cancer early, when treatment is most ...

Pap tests and HPV testing are a vital part of women's health care, but many people dread the invasive examination every three years. For some women, particularly sexual violence survivors, getting ...

Regular cervical cancer screening using HPV testing and/or Pap tests can prevent up to 90% or more of cervical cancers by detecting and treating precancerous lesions early, making it one of the most ...

One of the first tests that allows patients to self-collect samples to screen for human papillomavirus (HPV) will soon be available in doctors' offices. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and Valley doctors say prevention is key.

Self-swab tests provide a simple way to catch early warning signs of cervical cancer.

(CNN) — Testing for high-risk human papillomaviruses every five years – even with a self-collected sample – is the “preferred screening strategy” for cervical cancer starting at age 30, according to a ...

What Is A Pap Smear Test? Before differentiating between the two tests, let us tell you a little about each one, starting with a Pap smear test (also called a Pap test). “Pap smear test is a screening ...

Medicare Part B generally covers HPV tests every five years for individuals ages 30–65 without symptoms, as part of a Pap test. Individuals over 65 may not need regular HPV testing if previous results ...

One of the first tests that allows patients to self-collect samples to screen for human papillomavirus (HPV) will soon be available in doctors' offices. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...