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National Cervical Screening Policy

Submitted by Keba.sebetoane on Fri, 01/08/2008 - 09:54
Publisher: 
Queensland Government
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://www.health.qld.gov
Published Date: 
2008
Abstract: 
The National Cervical Screening Policy is a key part of the cervical screening pathway and states that routine Pap smears should be carried out every two years for women who have no history of abnormal pathology or no current symptoms. All women who have even been sexually active should start having Pap smears between the ages of 18 to 20 years, or one or two years after first sexual activity, whichever is later.
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National Cervical Screening Policy

Pap Smear Screening

Submitted by Keba.sebetoane on Thu, 31/07/2008 - 17:00
Publisher: 
City of Cape Town
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://www.capetown.gov.za
Published Date: 
2008
Abstract: 
The taking of a pap smear is a screening test provided to women to detect the early stages of what is called cervical cancer or in laymen's terms cancer of the "mouth of the womb". If early signs of cancer are detected, further investigations are done and treatment given where appropriate. The earlier cancer is treated, the more likely the chances are of recovery.
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Pap Smear Screening
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