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Review
. 2016 Nov-Dec;77(6):420-422.
doi: 10.18043/ncm.77.6.420.

A Review of the Current Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines

Alison C Perkins  1 , Elizabeth N Skinner  2
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Review

A Review of the Current Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines

Alison C Perkins et al. N C Med J. 2016 Nov-Dec.
Free article

Abstract

For many decades, Pap smear screening has been synonymous with well-woman visits. Although Pap smears have greatly decreased the rates of cervical cancer, current guidelines support less frequent screening. This commentary reviews the currently recommended strategies for cervical cancer screening.

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