2024-01-15 15:19:12
Cervical cancer screening of women between 25 and 65 years old reveals 200,000 abnormal tests. And it is considered that 90% of cervical cancers might thus be avoided thanks to this examination.
Because we can spot lesions caused by a very common virus called human papillomavirus (or HPV) and treat them before they turn into cancer. If cancer is ever discovered, it will also be treated early, with less burdensome care.
For all women from 25 years old to 65 years old. Even following menopause, and even if you no longer have sex.
The screening only takes a few minutes. It can be unpleasant, but is not painful. This exam collects cells from the cervix. Then, the sample is sent for analysis. Thanks to this test, cervical cancer can be prevented in 9 out of 10 cases.
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