Ladies, do consider getting screened for these cancers

Women should ideally go for a Pap smear once every three years to enable early detection of cervical cancer, including any precancerous changes. — Filepic

Dear Mayo Clinic: A close friend of mine recently had an abnormal result on a routine Pap test that led to a cancer diagnosis. I know cancer screenings are important, but it’s hard to keep track of which ones I should prioritise. Could you help me better understand cervical cancer screening and other screenings I should consider now?

Cancer screenings play a critical role in protecting long-term health.