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Cervical cancer: The Daily PANCE Blueprint

A 67-year-old female asks about Pap smears. Her last three were normal. What is recommended?

A. Pap test every 3 years
B. HPV test every 5 years
C. Pap and HPV co-testing
D. Stop all screening
E. Continue screening to 75

Answer and topic summary

The answer is D. Stop all screening

According to USPSTF guidelines, screening for cervical cancer can be discontinued in individuals older than 65 years who have had adequate prior screening. Adequate screening is defined as three consecutive negative cytology (Pap) tests or two consecutive negative co-tests within the last 10 years, with the most recent test performed within the past 5 years.

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