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Cervical Cancer: What Vietnamese Women Should Know

  • Posted: 04/11/2006

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What is a Pap Test?

A Pap test is a very simple way to test the cervix for abnormal changes in cells that could lead to cancer if not treated. A Pap test is almost always done with a pelvic exam. The Pap test does not detect sexually transmitted diseases. Ask your doctor if you want other tests for these.

What is a pelvic exam? During a pelvic exam, the female reproductive organs are checked for changes in size or shape.