Cervical Cancer Screening (PDQ®) [ patient ][ health professional ]
Expert-reviewed information summary about tests used to detect or screen for cervical cancer.
Pap Test
Pap Tests: Things to Know
For all women - Emphasizes the message that regular Pap testing can prevent cervical cancer; answers common questions about Pap tests.
The Pap Test: Questions and Answers
A fact sheet that describes the Pap test procedure, possible results, and the link between HPV and cervical cancer. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 5.16
Abnormal Pap Test Results
Understanding Cervical Changes: A Health Guide for Women
Explains what test results mean if a recent Pap test showed cell changes in the cervix; discusses that not all cervical changes mean cancer; explains the importance of getting follow-up care for abnormal results.