THE PAP TEST AND THE VALUE OF SCREENING IN THE PREVENTION OF CERVICAL CANCER.

The Pap test serves for diagnosis purposes, recommended by the gynecologist or for the early depict of precancerous lesions. Women are assessed every 3 years by means of the Pap test, revealing the benefits of the screening programs. The main cause that induces this type of cancer is the HPV infection 95%. Cervix cancer, along with melanoma and breast cancer, may be prevented by early diagnosis and treatment. Early diagnosis for this disease is a key factor to achieve therapeutical success, considering the outburst of pacients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]