Follow provincial guidelines for cervical cancer screening. Screening before the recommended age of initiation (age 21 in most provinces), screening women over the age of 69, or annual screening is not recommended.
Conditions: Cervical Cancer, Cervical Dysplasia, Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN)
Diagnostic Tests: PAP Smear (PAP Test), Cervical Smear (Cervical Test, Cervical Screening)
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Sources
- Dickinson J, Tsakonas E, Conner Gorber S, et al. Recommendations on screening for cervical cancer. CMAJ. Jan 8 2013;185(1):35-45. (PubMed)
- Cervical cancer control in Canada. Provincial/Territorial screening and vaccine programs. Cancerview.ca. 2013 [cited 2014 Aug 14]. (Cancerview)
- The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada, Society of Canadian Colposcopists. Position Statement: Recommendations on screen for cervical cancer. 2013 Feb 20 [cited 2014 Aug 14]. (PDF)