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Is it necessary to get screened for cervical cancer?

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Is it necessary to get screened for cervical cancer?

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Cervical cancer is preventable, but it's essential to get screened between 21 and 65. OBGYN Evelyn Minaya, MD, explains how often to get a pap test and a physical examination.

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