Sunday, October 21, 2007

Pap tests key to cervical cancer prevention

Natural Medicine: Pap tests key to cervical cancer prevention

Is it time for your annual exam? Annual pelvic exams are an important step toward reducing the chance of developing cervical cancer. Over the past 30 years, regular women's exams have significantly decreased the incidence of cervical cancer in many population groups studied in the United States.

Pap tests are one of the best cancer screening tests available, and one of the key reasons that annual exams are recommended by physicians. A Pap test uses a bristled tool to loosen the first layer of cells off the cervix in a procedure not often felt by the patient. A pathologist then examines these cells to determine the health of the cervix, and monitor any unusual cellular changes. Today, it is estimated that approximately 99 percent of changes caused to the cervix are due to the human papilloma virus (HPV). While these changes may take several years to progress to cancer, treatment is most effective and least invasive if the cellular changes are identified early. More >>

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