Monica Cantilero

Cervical Cancer Test: New H.P.V. Test For Women Pushed Despite Medical Groups Rejection

Two medical organizations have recommended getting a human papillomavirus (H.P.V.) test to assess women for cervical cancer before using Papanicolaou – or Pap – smear screening. Although the new guidance, as published in Gynecologic Oncology, the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease and Obstetrics & Gynecology, is not accepted by all major medical groups, it gives some direction to doctors interested in using H.P.V. test for screening, according to lead author Dr. Warner Huh.Read More

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