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	Cervical Cancer Home Page NCI's gateway for information about cervical cancer. What You Need To Know About Cancer of the Cervix Information about detection, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cervical cancer. NIH Publication No. 05-2047

PDQ Information

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.

Reminder Card: Every Woman Should Know About These 2 Tests
For all women - Basic information for women to talk with their doctor about Pap testing and mammogram schedules.

Cervical Cancer: What You Can Do to Protect Yourself
For Hispanic/Latina women - An overview about cervical cancer and Pap test basics. Available in English and Spanish.

Cervical Cancer: What Vietnamese Women Should Know
For Vietnamese women - An overview about cervical cancer and Pap test basics.

Pap Tests and Cervical Health: A Healthy Habit for You
An easy to read booklet about the Pap Test.

Pap Tests for Older Women
For women over 65. Includes Medicare coverage of screening.

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.

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HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccines for Cervical Cancer
A collection of material about HPV and vaccines designed to prevent infections from certain types of the virus that may lead to cervical cancer.

Clinician Information: Identification and Management of Persons Exposed to DES (Diethylstilbestrol)
Information about women prescribed DES, men exposed in utero, and women exposed in utero.