Almost all cervical cancer is preventable if cell changes are detected early enough.

Regular Pap tests are an excellent way to find cervical cancer at an early stage when it can be successfully treated. Pap tests can find abnormal cervical cell changes before they have a chance to become cancerous.

Pap tests are the only way to determine if a woman has cervical cancer. Early changes in the cervix can happen without pain or symptoms. If these changes aren't found and treated, they can develop into cancer.

Regular Pap tests prevent approximately 95 per cent of all cervical cancers.