Cervical Cancer Screenings

Cervical cancer - screenings include a pap smear to detect cervical cell changes/precancerous cells

What is the difference between a pap smear versus a pelvic exam?

Pelvic exam involves the health care provider checking the vulva, vagina, cervix, ovaries, uterus, rectum and pelvis.

This is NOT a Pap smear test. Pelvic exam = physical exam Pap smear test= lab test

The National Cancer Institute offers the latest guidelines and detailed information on their website: https://www.cancer.gov/types/cervical/screening