Lisa N. Abaid is a gynecologic oncologist and co-director, Hoag Breast & Ovarian Cancer Prevention Program, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach, CA.

Cervical cancer guidelines leaves women confused about annual pelvic exams

Conditions
February 11, 2020

There is good news and bad news in the world of women’s health.

The good news is that women do not need annual Pap smears. The bad news is that, upon hearing the good news, many women incorrectly assume they no longer need annual pelvic exams, either.

Historically, Pap smears were performed annually, and during the same time as pelvic exams, so it is understandable why women would conflate the two. But …

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Cervical cancer guidelines leaves women confused about annual pelvic exams

We have a shot at preventing cervical cancer

Meds
January 25, 2019

Many people think eradicating cancer is unattainable. But for cervical cancer, we are well on our way to doing just that.

Cervical cancer was once the leading cause of death in women in the U.S. But we are on the cusp of vanquishing this disease thanks to regular pap screening and a vaccine that protects women and men from developing the human papilloma virus (HPV), the cause of nearly all cervical …

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We have a shot at preventing cervical cancer