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Less invasive cervical cancer screening soon coming to Ontario.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 15, 2025 Source: This is a press release. Biases inherent within it are intended.New Survey Reveals Nearly 3 in 4 Canadian Women Are Delaying Their OB/GYN Exams, Increasing Risks for Cervical Cancer
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A positive change by introducing at-home HPV testing to screen for cervical cancer mitigating the need for PAP tests.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 23, 2023 Source:Canada is moving away from Pap tests. Here’s what you need to know Reference:
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FDA approves HPV DNA test for cervical cancer screening
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 25, 2014 Source: FDA: DNA Test Can Replace Pap Test
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New PAP test guidelines for cervical cancer screening
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 9, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Stop Pap tests in women under 25, Canadian panel advises Reference: Recommendations on screening for cervical cancer
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Shortsighted government policy leading to lack of protection against HPV for young women
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 22, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Most young women not protected against HPV
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PAP tests: What age benefits most?
Original broadcast date: September 27, 2009 The advent of the PAP test in the 1960’s, a screening test to detect abnormal cells of the cervix that might lead to cancerous change, has had a tremendous positive impact on women’s health. There are various recommendations on when to start screening, how often to screen and what…
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Cervical cancer screening: Paps are good, DNA may be better
Original broadcast date: March 30, 2008 The PAP test has been in existence for over 60 years. It is a screening test for cervical cancer and has the potential to detect precancerous changes, as well as to detect early stage disease and decrease cancer mortality. Although this test is credited with reducing cancer mortality, researchers…
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Cervical cancer tests save women's lives
Medical research strives for the day when the diagnosis of cancer will no longer evoke fear. The goal to develop effective screening and treatment strategies to eradicate this disease continues to move forward. One of the ongoing success stories in this battle is the screening and early treatment of cervical cancer.