Benefits of the Pap test
Worldwide, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women. This is because women in developing countries don't have access to Pap tests like we do in Australia.
In Australia, around 200 women die each year from cervical cancer. The vast majority of these women have not had regular Pap tests.
In contrast, regular Pap tests save 1,200 Australian women from developing the disease every year.
Regular Pap tests can prevent nine out of 10 cervical cancers, and remain the best way for women to protect themselves against the disease.
Having a Pap test every two years could save your life.
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Lucy's story
I've always been very aware of the importance of regular Pap tests, as my Mum had early-stage cervical cancer in her 30s.
She encouraged me to start having regular Pap tests when I turned 18 and I followed her advice, albeit begrudgingly!
