Since the development of the Pap smear in the 1940s, cervical cancer incidence and mortality have greatly declined. By detecting precancerous cell changes early, the test allows for timely treatment before cancer develops, making it one of the most successful cancer screening tools available. Its effectiveness is enhanced when combined with HPV vaccination to prevent the underlying viral cause and HPV testing for early detection of the virus.
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