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What Is a Pap Smear?
A Pap smear (also called a cervical screening test) is a simple procedure used to check the health of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus at the top of the vagina. It helps detect early changes in cervical cells before they can develop into cervical cancer.
DR TC Damons
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Understanding Cervical Cancer
What is cervical cancer and who is at risk? Learn how HPV and cervical cancer are connected and the causes, symptoms, treatment, and answers to common patient questions about this type of cancer. Rachel Clark Sisodia, MD, Gynecologic Oncologist and Gynecologic Surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital and Senior Medical Director for Specialty Care and Patient Reported Outcomes at Mass General Brigham, discusses cervical cancer and why it is important to get regular gynecologic check-ups.
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Understanding Colposcopy
A colposcopy is a procedure used to closely examine the cervix, vagina, and sometimes the vulva for abnormal cells, usually after an abnormal cervical screening test (Pap smear) or positive HPV test.
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A Survivor's Story
broadcaster Karen Nakawala was diagnosed with cervical cancer four years ago. She survived, though many friends she made didn’t. Today she’s on a mission to convince girls across the world to get the HPV vaccine.