Pap Smear key To Battle Against Cervical Cancer

A papanicolaou cervical smear test, or Pap smear as it is commonly known, is a test of a sample of cells taken from a woman's cervix.

The test is used to look for changes in the cells of the cervix that show cervical or conditions that may develop into cancer.

It is said to be the best tool to detect pre-cancerous conditions and hidden, small tumors that may lead to cervical cancer. Cervical cancer has been identified as the second biggest killer cancer in Botswana. Monitor reporter, Baboki Kayawe took to the streets of Gaborone to find out the level of awareness among Batswana women.

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