Here are 5 important questions to ask if you’ve been told you have cervical dysplasia: ...

When I turned 25 last September I got the dreaded letter to get my cervical check. According to the Irish Cancer Society: “A ...

The cells in the cervix don't suddenly change into cancer. Instead, these cells slowly develop into abnormal cells called dysplasia, which can progress into cancer over time if untreated.

A medical professional can look at the swab under a microscope and determine if these cells have signs of cervical cancer. An abnormal Pap smear does not necessarily mean you have cancer.

Mom of 3 Molly Pardue was diagnosed with cervical cancer after demanding a pap smear — and underwent chemotherapy and other treatments before she would have even been due for her next test.

Cervical cancer is caused by persistent infection due to human papillomavirus (HPV), leading to abnormal cell formation in the cervix. Some of the common symptoms of cervical cancer are vaginal ...