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   Jul 20, 2024 · A Pap smear looks for cervical cancer. It's one option for cervical cancer screening in anyone who has a cervix. A Pap smear also is called a Pap test. The Pap test usually is done at the same time as a pelvic exam. During a pelvic exam, a healthcare professional checks the reproductive organs.

2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › cervicalCervical cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   A Pap test, or commonly called a Pap smear, tests the cells for abnormalities. The process of these tests are not painful but can be mildly uncomfortable. If your provider suspects cervical cancer, they may start a more thorough examination of the cervix.

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   Apr 30, 2024 · By collecting cervical cells (called the Pap smear after the scientist who pioneered the screening test in the mid-1900s), cancer can be detected even at an early stage. While cervical cancer may cause symptoms of bleeding or pain, it often does not cause any symptoms, especially in early stages.

5. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › cervicalCervical cancer - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Pap test. During a Pap test, a member of your health care team scrapes and brushes cells from your cervix. The cells are then examined in a lab to check for cells that look different. A Pap test can detect cancer cells in the cervix. It also can detect cells that have changes that increase the risk of cervical cancer.

6. www.everydayhealth.com › womens-health › 6-abnormal6 Abnormal Pap Smear Causes and What They Mean - Everyday Health

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   Jul 10, 2006 · Discover the most common abnormal Pap smear causes, including HPV, cervical dysplasia, and more. Learn what each result means and the next steps to take.

7. cancerblog.mayoclinic.org › 2024/06/04 › dear-mayoDear Mayo Clinic: What to know about cervical cancer

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   Jun 4, 2024 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mom had a pap smear recently, and the results came back as abnormal. After further testing, we were shocked when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. She didn't have any symptoms. Now, her healthcare team is discussing surgery and medications.

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   What is a Pap smear?

   • A Pap smear is a procedure that involves collecting cells from the cervix for testing. It also is called a Pap test. Healthcare professionals sometimes call it cervical cytology. A Pap test is often used to look for cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the cervix.

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   What happens during a Pap test?

   • During a Pap test, a healthcare professional will gently collect a few cells from your cervix with a tiny brush and then send them off to the lab for analysis. There, the cervical cells will be checked for any changes that may indicate cancer, or that may cause cancer later on.

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   Can a Pap smear detect cervical cancer?

   • By collecting cervical cells (called the Pap smear after the scientist who pioneered the screening test in the mid-1900s), cancer can be detected even at an early stage. While cervical cancer may cause symptoms of bleeding or pain, it often does not cause any symptoms, especially in early stages.

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   How does a Pap smear detect cancer?

   • Part of the reproductive system, the cervix connects the vagina to the uterus, also known as the womb. By collecting cervical cells (called the Pap smear after the scientist who pioneered the screening test in the mid-1900s), cancer can be detected even at an early stage.

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   How long does it take to get a Pap smear result?

   • Pap smear results may be ready in 1 to 3 weeks. Ask your healthcare professional when you can expect the results of your Pap smear, which is also called a Pap test. If your Pap test showed only healthy cervical cells, it is called a negative result. Sometimes the results will say the cells found were normal.

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   Is a normal Pap smear test a good idea?

   • Healthgrades and Optum Perks are owned by RVO Health. A normal result is good news. Still, regular tests are important. Pap smear results aren't accurate 100% of the time. It's possible for the test to miss some abnormal, cancerous cells and indicate that your result is normal. This is a false negative. Cervical cancer grows slowly.

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9. www.healthgrades.com › right-care › womens-healthWhat Your Pap Smear Results Mean - Healthgrades

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   Sep 15, 2020 · There are three possible results: normal, abnormal or inconclusive. They are somewhat vague terms that don’t provide a full explanation. Here's what these results really mean. Normal Pap. A Pap smear checks for any cells that don’t look healthy and normal and may be cancerous.