Pap smears are not used to diagnose cervical cancer, but to detect abnormal cells or pre-cancerous changes in the cervix which may have the potential to become cancerous. A Pap smear involves an insertion of a speculum into the vagina to widen it. A sample of cells is taken from the cervix and sent to [...]

What is Cervical cancer? It is caused by a common virus called Human Papillomavirus(HPV). Learn everthing you can to prevent cervical cancer and HPV infection. Because cervical cancer is a serious condition that can be life threatening. What you need to know About Human Papillomavirus (HPV), What is HPV? HPV is a common virus that effects [...]