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Why are people afraid of Pap smears?

Summary by Yale University
Although the Pap smear has long been an effective screening tool for cervical cancer, a growing number of women are opting to skip the test. In a Q&A, Yale gynecologic oncologist Blair McNamara makes a case for why they should reconsider.

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Q&A: Expert explains why women should reconsider skipping the Pap smear

For a long time, the Pap smear has been a lifesaving screening tool for cervical cancer.

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Why are people afraid of Pap smears?

Although the Pap smear has long been an effective screening tool for cervical cancer, a growing number of women are opting to skip the test. In a Q&A, Yale gynecologic oncologist Blair McNamara makes a case for why they should reconsider.

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Yale University broke the news on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
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