We may tend to think of our health-care system as a national program. In reality, the states and territories are responsible for delivering health-care services. That means local authorities are in charge of setting up health programs and sometimes opinions vary about what’s the best approach. As a result, cancer screening can differ from one…
When it comes to cervical cancer screening, most women receive a cytology-based Papanicolau (Pap) smear, where cells are scraped from the back of the cervix. However, human papillomavirus (HPV)-based testing may be a more accurate way of testing for cervical cancer, new study results suggest.1 Despite the widespread use of cervical cancer screening with a…
:: Noorchashm:: what is not looked for cannot be found??? Is every symptomatic woman over age 55, considered a candidate for complete or partial uterine resection (a.k.a. Hyster-ectomy), should undergo a hysteroscopic endometrial biopsy to directly identify and biopsy any abnormal endometrial tissue present. If an abnormality is found, the woman should undergo an oncological resection—preferably…
Studies reporting on outcomes of histologically confirmed CIN2 in non-pregnant women, managed conservatively for three or more months. Management of high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN 2 or 3) has evolved over time, and current guidelines encourage expectant management rather than conization for young women, based on high regression rates. In a meta-analysis including over 3000…
The test was officially introduced in December 2017, and revolutionises testing for cervical cancer in Australia. Many women might be pleased to hear that the dreaded discomfort of the two-yearly Pap smear has been replaced by a new and improved five-yearly cervical screening test.