Pap smears and HPV tests can catch issues early—long before they become cancer. Learn why these simple screenings matter and how to make the experience more comfortable.

If you've been putting off scheduling your Pap smear—maybe for months, maybe longer—take a deep breath. There's no judgment here. While some women breeze through these appointments, many of us find ...

You can still get a Pap smear while on your period, but heavy bleeding might affect test accuracy. Light bleeding or spotting usually won't affect Pap smear results. Healthcare providers generally ...

George Papanicolaou, the Greek doctor who invented the "Pap smear" in 1928, has saved the lives of countless women.

According to the American Cancer Society, there will be about 13,490 diagnoses of invasive cervical cancer nationwide and about 4,200 women will die from it in 2026. Democrats reach shutdown agreement ...

CLEVELAND — The Teal Wand detects high-risk types of Human Papillomavirus, the virus responsible for nearly all cervical cancers. Women can collect the sample at home and mail it to a lab for analysis ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The HPV vaccine is one of the most important tools in the fight against cervical cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that around 13,490 new cases of invasive ...

Wednesday may have been Dave Grohl’s birthday, but the Foo Fighters kicked off their concert at Inglewood, California’s Kia Forum by celebrating guitarist Pat Smear, who was recently sidelined after ...

January highlights Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, with Nurse Navigator Karla Schlicht sharing essential insights on HPV, the importance of screenings, and the need for early detection to save lives.

New American Cancer Society Guidelines could make it easier for women living in rural areas to get cervical cancer screenings ...

Cancer screenings play a critical role in protecting long-term health. They can detect cancer early, when treatment is most effective, and in some cases help prevent cancer before it develops. While ...