What is cervical cancer screening?
Cervical cancer screening uses a Pap smear and/or HPV test to find early cervical changes before they become cancer.
Cervical cancer screening looks for early changes in the cells of the cervix so they can be watched or treated long before cancer develops.
The two main tests are the Pap smear, which examines cervical cells, and the HPV test, which checks for the virus that causes most cervical cancers.
Screening is quick, confidential and one of the most effective ways to prevent cervical cancer. Early detection genuinely saves lives.