Tag Archives: HPV
What You Should Know About Cancer of the Cervix
Becky Lyle knew enough to get regular screenings for cancer of the cervix, including a Pap test, and she always did. A Pap test is recommended every three years for average-risk women between the ages of 21 and 65. Beginning at age 30, HPV testing is also recommended. Becky had had one abnormal Pap test […]
Pap or HPV Test or Both?
I just finished writing an article about cervical cancer for my on line column on women’s health in Maine Women Magazine. While doing the research, I discovered that a lot of women are confused about what tests they should have and how often. Many also don’t have the latest information on the primary cause of […]