You need to know about these cancer screenings in case you run a risk

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5. cervical cancer

Table for smear
Piece prepared for vaginal examination | Theerawan Bangpran / Getty Images
  • screenings: Pap test and human papillomavirus (HPV) test

Any sexually active woman is at risk for cervical cancer. However, thanks to Pap and HPV tests, the number of new cases and deaths from cervical cancer has decreased since 1950. Although this cancer is more common among women who smoke, all women aged 21 and over have to submit to one or the other tests.

Following: This cancer is highly curable if it is detected early.

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