Cervical cancer screening helps prevent cervical cancer by finding high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes almost all cervical cancers.
Ontario’s cervical screening program uses an HPV test instead of a Pap test because it is better at identifying people who may be at risk of developing cervical cancer.
You should have cervical screening if you:
Most people with normal results should be screened every 5 years.
The cervical screening test checks for high-risk HPV and changes in cervical cells.
During the test, a healthcare provider uses a small, soft brush to collect cells from the cervix.
The test feels similar to a Pap test.
Yes. Screening is recommended even if you feel healthy.
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It depends on whether your cervix was removed and your medical history. Speak with your healthcare provider.
Contact your:
You can also use Health811 to find a clinic offering cervical screening.
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