Know why Pap smear testing is vital for women’s health, how it detects cervical cancer early, and when every woman should ...

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.

A small number of biomedical scientists are being investigated following fitness to practise concerns relating to cervical screening in the Southern Trust, BBC News NI understands. In October 2023, it ...

Cervical cancer is a significant health concern for women worldwide, but it is also one of the most preventable types of cancer. Regular screening through Pap smear tests is crucial in detecting ...

A major review of cervical screening in Northern Ireland which was due to start this week has been delayed. Last month, it emerged smear tests of more than 17,000 women in the Southern Trust would be ...

Pap smear can also help in the prevention of cervical cancer by identification and treatment of the precancerous changes in the cells of the cervix. (Image: Canva) A Pap smear is a test used for ...

Cervical cancer is among the easiest gynecologic cancers to prevent, and two screening tests can help detect the disease early: the routine Pap smear and testing for human papillomavirus, or HPV. The ...

Huge strides have been made in the treatment of cancer in recent years. Research has produced drugs and procedures which can greatly prolong some people's lives by boxing malignant cells into a corner ...

A CERVICAL cancer survivor is calling for home HPV testing to be introduced in Scotland – and become a world leader in the battle against the disease. Mum-of-three Emma Keyes was just 29 when a smear ...

The number of women attending their smear test appointment fell by more than 80pc during lockdown in Greater Manchester. New figures reveal a dramatic drop in the number of cervical screenings carried ...