Pap Smear

A Pap Smear is a screening test for cervical cancer in women. A Pap test takes cells from your cervix, the lower, narrow end of your uterus that sits at the top of your vagina. Early detection of cervical cancer with a Pap test increases your chances of recovery. A Pap test can also detect changes in the cells of the cervix that indicate cancer may develop in the future. Detecting these abnormal cells early with a Pap test is the first step in stopping the possible development of cervical cancer.