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World J Clin Oncol. Oct 10, 2014; 5(4): 775-780
Published online Oct 10, 2014. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v5.i4.775
Published online Oct 10, 2014. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v5.i4.775
Table 2 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines for cervical cancer screening
Commence | Frequency of smears (Pap or LBC) and HPV testing | Discontinue | HPV DNA |
21 yr | 1 3 yearly smears for < 30 yr 2 3 yearly smears or 5 yearly co-testing for> 30 yr (if previous smears normal) 3 3 yearly smears or 5 yearly co-testing for those previously treated for CIN2/3 or cancer (up to 20 yr) | 1 > 65 yr 2 After hysterectomy for benign disease with no history of CIN | For women > 30 yr, two options to manage Positive test: Repeat co-testing at 12 mo; Test for HPV 16/18 and colposcopy if positive |
- Citation: Aggarwal P. Cervical cancer: Can it be prevented? World J Clin Oncol 2014; 5(4): 775-780
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v5/i4/775.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v5.i4.775