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HPV test beats Pap smear for cervical cancer screening - USATODAY.com

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Two big studies suggest possible new ways to screen healthy people for cervical or prostate cancers, but a third disappointed those hoping for a way to detect early signs of deadly ovarian tumors.

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Tags: Wart, STD, HPV, Cervical Cancer, Cervical Cancer Prevention, Pap Test, HPV Test, Women's Health

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New guidelines discourage annual Pap tests - WTKR

wtkr.com — “Two influential medical groups say that by having Pap smears in combination with the human papillomavirus (HPV) test, many women can safely go five years between cervical cancer screenings.View full resource at wtkr.com

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Vitals - Pap smear every five years? Panel says it's safe

vitals.msnbc.msn.com — “Most women can go as long as five years between cervical cancer screenings as long as they make sure to get both a Pap smear and an HPV test when they do get examined, a government panel said Wednesday. The interval between cervical cancer screenings can safely be extended for wo …View full resource at vitals.msnbc.msn.com

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New Guidelines Discourage Yearly Pap Tests - ABC News

abcnews.go.com — “While Pap smears remain an essential part of cervical cancer prevention, new guidelines discourage the once-a-year screenings that have been a part of women’s health for years. New recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services,  state that women who are 21 to 29 years old only need a Pap smear every three years. And those under the age of 21 do not need a Pap smear at all, regardless of  sView full resource at abcnews.go.com

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latimes.com — “Two influential medical groups say that by having Pap smears in combination with the human papillomavirus (HPV) test, many women can safely go five years between cervical cancer screenings.View full resource at latimes.com

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latimes.com — “Two influential medical groups say that by having Pap smears in combination with the human papillomavirus (HPV) test, many women can safely go five years between cervical cancer screenings.View full resource at latimes.com

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New guidelines discourage annual Pap tests - latimes.com

latimes.com — “Two influential medical groups say that by having Pap smears in combination with the human papillomavirus (HPV) test, many women can safely go five years between cervical cancer screenings.View full resource at latimes.com

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New guidelines discourage annual Pap tests - latimes.com

latimes.com — “Two influential medical groups say that by having Pap smears in combination with the human papillomavirus (HPV) test, many women can safely go five years between cervical cancer screenings.View full resource at latimes.com

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First went the PSA. Now the Pap. Not that I mind - I never liked those stirrups ;) New guidelines discourage annual Pap http://t.co/QB71dXy7

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New cervical cancer screening guidelines say no Pap tests for women under 21 - HealthPop - CBS News

cbsnews.com — “The United States Preventive Services Task Force says women 21 to 65 should get a pap smear every 3 to 5 years (if done with HPV test), does not recommend for anyone under 21 Read more by Michelle Castillo on CBS News' HealthPop.View full resource at cbsnews.com

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Vitals - Pap smear every five years? Panel says it's safe

vitals.msnbc.msn.com — “Most women can go as long as five years between cervical cancer screenings as long as they make sure to get both a Pap smear and an HPV test when they do get examined, a government panel said Wednesday. The interval between cervical cancer screenings can safely be extended for wo …View full resource at vitals.msnbc.msn.com

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New Guidelines Advise Less Frequent Pap Smears - NYTimes.com

well.blogs.nytimes.com — “A federal panel and other groups recommend that the Pap test, which screens for cervical cancer and for decades was a yearly ritual for many women, should be done only every third year.View full resource at well.blogs.nytimes.com

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New Cervical Cancer Guidelines: Less Screening

webmd.com — “Combining a Pap test with a human papillomavirus (HPV) test can safely extend the interval between cervical cancer screenings from three years to five years in many women between the ages of 30-65, according to new recommendations.View full resource at webmd.com

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Vitals - Pap smear every five years? Panel says it's safe

vitals.msnbc.msn.com — “Most women can go as long as five years between cervical cancer screenings as long as they make sure to get both a Pap smear and an HPV test when they do get examined, a government panel said Wednesday. The interval between cervical cancer screenings can safely be extended for wo …View full resource at vitals.msnbc.msn.com

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i have had an abnormal pap smear what does that mean?

healthtap.com — “A pap smear is a test used to screen for cervical cancer, where a doc takes a sample of cells from the cervix. There is a wide range of abnormal results. Some pap tests come back showing you have a virus called HPV which is extremely common in sexually active women. Pap smears can also show that the cells of the cervix themselves are abnormal, showing pre-cancerous or cancerous cells.View full resource at healthtap.com

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U.S. panel, cancer groups discourage annual Pap test | Reuters

reuters.com — “WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pap smear tests are still the best way to prevent cervical cancer, but women should not seek them every year, a U.S. government-backed expert panel and major cancer groups said Wednesday.Instead,View full resource at reuters.com

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HPV test beats Pap for cervical cancer screening - seattlepi.com

seattlepi.com — “Two big studies suggest possible new ways to screen healthy people for cervical or prostate cancers, but a third disappointed those hoping for a way to detect early signs of deadly ovarian tumors. --"For women 30 and over, a test for the virus, HPV, is better than a Pap smear for predicting cervical cancer risk, and those who test negative on both can safely wait three years to be screened again. --"A single PSA blood test at ages 44 to 50 might help predict a man's risk of developing advanced pView full resource at seattlepi.com

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