Cervical cancer has been a neglected cancer in India, in-spite of having a very effective screening method, which can be not only prevent the cervical cancer but can be eliminated by early diagnosis and treatment. Persistent of infection for at least for six months duration with high-risk HPV types is the first step in progression from HPV infection to cervical …
It is one of the cancers which have a long latent period, which means that if somebody is infected with HPV, it takes about 10-15 years usually for the cancer to develop. The pap smear test along with HPV testing form the core foundation of how cervical cancer can be prevented. A woman should get a pap smear done from …
