Catch it early save your life.

Screening

Will screening for cervical cancer really help me?

No test is 100% perfect, but the Pap smear test is one of the more accurate tests.  If done regularly as recommended by your doctor, it increases the chances of detecting abnormal cervical cells and cervical cancer.  Every woman should receive a screening exam for cervical cancer.  There are certain types of cervical cancer that are not related to sexual activity, so every woman is potentially at risk.  If cervical cancer is found, then the patient and doctor will discuss treatment options.