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A colposcopy is a minor procedure to examine your cervix for abnormal cells or growths. It may include a biopsy to examine tissue.
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A cervical screening test looks for the human papillomavirus (HPV). Regular screening helps to protect you from getting cervical cancer.
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Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that affects the cervix (neck of the uterus). Learn how screening can detect precancerous lesions.
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