Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers, but 90% of cases can be prevented with screening and early treatment. It’s recommended to get screened for cervical cancer every 3 years between the ages of 25 and 69, unless your doctor tells you something different.

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Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers, but 90% of cases can be prevented with screening and early treatment. In Alberta, screening for cervical cancer is done with Pap test every 3 years.

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Here is a short video to learn more about the HPV vaccine: All About HPV, Canadian Cancer Society

Watch this short video to learn more about what to expect during a Pap test (Credit:  BC Cancer Agency) 

Understand why you may have been asked to get a colposcopy test. Find out what it means when your Pap test results show that you have abnormal cells.

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Find out what you’ll need to bring to your appointment, what happens during the test, and what to expect after.

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It can take several weeks to get your results. Watch this video to help you understand what results are possible and what this may mean for you.

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