Cervical cancer develops without symptoms for a long time, so early detection is crucial.
The Expanded Cervical Cancer Prevention Program introduces additional testing to detect the presence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), which is responsible for most cervical cancer cases. This allows the risk to be identified even years earlier.
Who is the program for?
The program is dedicated to women aged 25–64 (born 2001–1962) who:
- have not performed gynecological cytology screening as part of a preventive program in the last 3 years,
- have not been diagnosed with malignant cervical cancer,
- are not undergoing oncological treatment.
What tests can you get for free as part of the prevention program?
The cervical cancer prevention program includes two types of tests:
Traditional scheme
- gynecological screening cytology
- performed every 3 years – if the test result is negative and there are no risk factors, or more frequently if the result is positive (as indicated on the result).
New scheme
- HPV HR test with genotyping (including types 16 and 18) – enables the detection of DNA or RNA of highly oncogenic types of human papillomaviruses (HPV) in a swab taken from the cervix
- performed every 5 years – if the HPV HR test result is negative and there are no risk factors, or more frequently if the result is positive (as indicated on the result)
- a liquid-based cytology (LBC) will be performed on the same sample . There is no need to repeat the visit to collect the sample.
The test results determine further proceedings
If the results of the screening cytology or liquid-based cytology (LBC) include recommendations for further diagnostics, the patient may undergo colposcopy as part of the in-depth stage .
What does the examination look like?
The HPV HR test sample is collected in the same way as for conventional cytology. A swab is collected from the cervix using a cytology brush and then preserved in a special fluid. This method allows for both the HPV HR molecular test and liquid-based cytology (LBC) to be performed on the same sample.
The tests are performed at CM Luxmed:
- Lublin, ul. Radziwiłłowska 5, Koncertowa 4D, Orkana 7.
Advance reservation is required. Tel. 81 532 37 11
e-Reservation » - Biłgoraj, ul. Kościuszki 50.
Advance reservation is required, tel. 84 686 95 33
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The change in the program is a response to women's needs – it allows for increased effectiveness of prevention, which means a chance to reduce the number of illnesses.
Take advantage of a free test – it's a simple step you can take today for your health!
