Preventing Cervical Cancer: A Guide for the Perplexed
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Why Screening Matters
by: Mary Y. Choi
Reviewed by: Martin E. Liebling, M.D., FACP
Review date: 07-15-2008 What you may not know about cervical cancer—that it's highly preventable—could kill you. Cervical cancer starts with atypical cells and can take several years to develop. Your gynecologist can easily identify signs of gynecologic disease with regular testing and pelvic exams. When cervical problems are found early enough, they can be treated successfully. Prevention and early detection are essential, but the array of testing options women face can be confusing. Do you need a Pap smear, an HPV test or both? Should you have an exam every year? Find out your test options for preventive care. NEXT: Testing, testing....>>
Reviewed by: Martin E. Liebling, M.D., FACP
Review date: 07-15-2008 What you may not know about cervical cancer—that it's highly preventable—could kill you. Cervical cancer starts with atypical cells and can take several years to develop. Your gynecologist can easily identify signs of gynecologic disease with regular testing and pelvic exams. When cervical problems are found early enough, they can be treated successfully. Prevention and early detection are essential, but the array of testing options women face can be confusing. Do you need a Pap smear, an HPV test or both? Should you have an exam every year? Find out your test options for preventive care. NEXT: Testing, testing....>>
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