Kimberly Maaser was 27 years old when she had a routine Pap smear examination. The test came back negative. But seven months later, Maaser was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Last week, Maaser filed ...

DURHAM, NC (WTVD) -- A Triangle woman has been waiting on her pap smear results, and she was shocked by what she learned from her doctor's office. The woman, who does not want to be identified, told ...

A Pap smear is a procedure that screens for cervical cancer by testing cells for any abnormalities. If your Pap results are abnormal that does not mean you have cancer, and more likely indicates HPV.

A pap smear (or pap test) is a screening for cervical cancer. It involves taking cells from the cervix and vagina and examining them under a microscope. The test is looking for cervical ...

Editor's note: anyone with a cervix can get a Pap smear, but for this article, we included sources who generally referred to these people as women. Going to the doctor for any type of exam can feel ...

Maybe you had a bad experience with your last Pap smear and you’re wary of going back to the ob-gyn. Or maybe you’ve never had one before and are scared to make the appointment. It’s understandable to ...

New offering expands screening options for cervical cancer and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas or mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen) BURLINGTON, N.C., ...

A Pap smear or Pap test involves a doctor taking a small sample of cells from a person’s cervix using a brush or spatula-like instrument to look for changes in the cervix’s cells. Share on Pinterest ...

Ever wondered how a Pap-Smear Test actually happens while it is one of the most common tests recommended for women for cervical issues, not many know what to actually expect from a Pap-Smear. To many, ...