Cervical Cancer

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Diagnosis

Diagnosis of cervical cancer includes a Papanicolaou test (Pap smear) and pelvic examination. The American Cancer Society recommends that all women begin having annual Pap smears at the age of 18, or when they become sexually active. After three consecutive negative tests, health care practitioners may perform the test less often (e.g., every 2 or 3 years). The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends a yearly Pap smear for all women who are sexually active.


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