Feb 26, 2025 · The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for precancers, cell changes on the cervix that might become cervical cancer if they are not treated appropriately. Both tests can be done in a …

In 2020, the American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its cervical cancer screening guidelines to recommend primary hrHPV testing as the preferred screening option for average-risk …

Feb 13, 2025 · The Pap test (also called a Pap smear or cervical cytology) collects cervical cells so they can be checked for changes caused by HPV that may—if left untreated—turn into …

1 day ago · The American Cancer Society has recently updated cervical screening guidelines for HPV and cervical cancer. Here are the main changes.

Clinical Recommendations (2016)1 The Women’s Preventive Services Initiative recommends cervical cancer screening for average-risk women aged 21 to 65 years. For women aged 21 to …

6 days ago · ATLANTA, December 4, 2025 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) released updated guidelines today for cervical cancer screening, reflecting advances in disease …

Jul 20, 2024 · In your 20s: Get your first Pap test at age 21. Repeat the test every three years. Sometimes the Pap test and HPV test are done at the same time. This is called co-testing. Co …

Jan 2, 2025 · A Pap test (also called a Pap smear or cervical cytology) checks for abnormal cells so they can be treated before they become cancer. An HPV (human papillomavirus) test …

Jan 17, 2025 · During a cervical cancer screening, you’ll get a Pap test, HPV test or both. These tests check for abnormal, precancerous cells or strains of HPV that can cause cervical cancer. …

Screening tests and the HPV vaccine can help prevent cervical cancer. When cervical cancer is found early, it is highly treatable and associated with long survival and good quality of life. …