The Pap test – a lab exam of cells scraped from the cervix, the gateway to the uterus – is an effective way to screen young and middle-aged women – and it’s only needed once every three years, say scientists advising the government.
National "Smear Campaign" underway
October 15, 2011 By
Bluewater Health is encouraging Sarnia-Lambton women to take advantage of free Pap test clinics this month, part of a national “smear campaign.” The test detects abnormal cells in the cervix which, if left untreated, could develop into cancer.
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National "Smear Campaign" underway
Join the fight against cervical cancer
August 1, 2011 By
Cervical cancer, a disease in which malignant cells form in the cervix, is one of the most preventable types of cancer. Although a screening programme using the Pap smear test has decreased the number of cases and deaths over the past 20 years, many women still develop cervical cancer.
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Join the fight against cervical cancer
Not everyone’s clear on HPV tests
July 3, 2011 By
The test approved in 2003 to detect the human papillomavirus isn’t always used correctly. A new study says 25% of doctors are giving the wrong test and two-thirds are testing the wrong patients.
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Not everyone’s clear on HPV tests
