pap
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In 2017, Australia was one of the first countries to transition from a pap smear to a more sensitive HPV-based cervical screening, which is only required every five years.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Marfisee’s own survey of the mission’s female residents found that nearly 90% were not up to date on recommended cancer screenings like mammograms and pap smears, which detect early cervical cancer.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
With a clear mammogram, ultrasound and pap smear, Munn’s cancer could’ve been among the estimated 20% that go undetected, according to the National Cancer Institute.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025
When Noa Fleischacker had her first pap smear, she was struck by an unbearable, knife-like pain as soon as the speculum went in.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025
Lunch was now out of the question, so was breakfast; and having pap ’n vleis became a sporadic, chancy luxury.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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