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What are the methods of cervical cancer screening?
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Pap smear: The recommended screening for cervical cancer is an annual pap smear performed by your gynecologist or family doctor.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Pap smear: The easiest, most reliable is the pap smear. This is done by your doctor by collecting a swab during a gynecologic pelvic exam. This swab sample is then analyzed under a microscope to detect cervical cancer, or precursors of cervical cancer.
Answered 11/7/2012
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