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True or false?
A Pap smear is a test for cancer.
False
A Pap smear is a test to find
abnormal cervical cells, so they can
be monitored and, if needed treated,
before they have a chance to turn
into cervical cancer.
True or false?
The biggest risk factor for cervical
cancer is not having regular Pap
smears.
True
4 out of every 5 women who develop
cervical cancer have either never had
a Pap smear or do not have regular
Pap smears.
True or false?
HPV vaccinated women need to
have regular Pap smears.
True
The HPV vaccine does not protect
against all types of HPV that can
cause cervical cancer. That is why it
is important for HPV vaccinated
women to have regular Pap smears.
True or false?
Cervical cancer is one of the most
preventable of all cancers.
True
Having regular Pap smears is your
best protection against cervical
cancer.
Currently, all women aged 18-69
years, that have ever been sexually
active, should have regular Pap
smears every two years.
Contact the WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program
on 13 15 56 or visit healthywa.wa.gov.au/papsmears
to find out more.