ALMOST a third of women skip life-saving smear tests – often through fear or embarrassment. But millions of lives could be ...

George Papanicolaou, the Greek doctor who invented the "Pap smear" in 1928, has saved the lives of countless women.

What's it really like to go for your first smear test? Daily Record writer Eilidh Farquhar shares her experience ...

Jersey Shore alum Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is facing a terrifying cancer nightmare! The 38-year-old mother of three reveals she has cancerous cells in her cervix and may need a hysterectomy. “I’m ...

World Cancer Day shines a spotlight on progress in cancer prevention and treatment, and doctors, such as those in the Richmond area, said major advances are changing outcomes for women diagnosed with ...

Early screening and detection could lead to a decrease in mortality among those with cervical cancer. As part of World Health Cancer Day – the Department of Health conducted a stakeholder engagement ...

Women should undergo HPV DNA testing every 5 years or a Pap Smear every 3 years. These tests detect high-risk HPV strains or cellular changes long before they turn into cancer. Given the high ...

Cervical cancer is highly preventable, yet myths delay care. On World Cancer Day 2026, doctors bust common misconceptions and explain screening, HPV risk, and protection.

Can cancer be prevented? Experts explain causes, early warning signs, screening tests, and practical ways to lower cancer risk for a healthier future.

Every year, World Cancer Week (4 ndash;10 February) brings people, communities and health leaders together to fight cancer ...

Cancer is no longer a distant or rare disease in Ghana . Every year, thousands of Ghanaians are diagnosed with cancers such as breast, cervical, prostate, liver, and colorectal cancer .

Dr Aisha Mustapha had spent years carrying out cervical examinations, counselling women, and caring for patients with cancer. Trained in gynaecology, public health, and radiotherapy, she understood ...