A Pap smear is a vital screening tool for early detection of cervical cancer, recommended for women starting at age 21.

Approximately 11,500 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year and, sadly, roughly 4,000 women will succumb to the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But ...

Cervical cancer begins in the cells of the cervix and is primarily caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common ...

GRAND FORKS – Grand Forks Public Health, MyAlly Health and Spectra Health are hosting a “pap-a-thon” to encourage people to ...

Rates of cervical cancer have decreased dramatically in the past decades. A local women’s healthcare professional spoke about ...

Larry Antonucci, M.D., MBA is the president & CEO of Lee Health, Southwest Florida’s major destination for health care ...

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to remind ourselves that routine screenings are a critical ...

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and Dr. Christy Haygood at St. Dominic’s is continuing her push to educate you ...

If detected early, cervical cancer is both preventable and treatable. Women should take proactive steps to reduce their risk, ...

Cervical cancer during pregnancy is uncommon but can happen. In most cases, when it is detected during pregnancy, it is ...

Cervical cancer affects the cervix, the lower part of the uterus, and it is mainly caused by long-term HPV infection. Regular ...

While medical experts continue to search for a cure, prevention and early detection to facilitate timely treatment can help ...