One sample. Two results.
PAP + HPV testing Works together to preventcervical cancer before it starts
When it comes to my health, I make sure I always have two guarding me—the PAP & HPV tests.
Make sure you’re always guarding yourself, too.
– Erica Wheeler, Women’s Professional Basketball Player+
The Ultimate Defense, created with women’s professional basketball player Erica Wheeler, encourages women to stay up to date with routine cervical cancer screening, because like in basketball, a strong defense starts with preparation.
For Erica, this cause is personal. After losing her mom to cervical cancer, she’s honoring her legacy by reminding women that the best defense covers every angle. Pap + HPV testing can play a game-changing role in protecting cervical health, detecting 95% of cervical cancer cases.1,2
Cervical cancer is largely preventable with screening. Screening recommendations include Pap testing every three years for women 21–29, and Pap + HPV testing every five years for women 30–65.3 Together, they provide your strongest guard.
Off-the-Court Plays:
Your Cervical Health Checklist
- Set your game plan: Schedule your cervical cancer screening with a healthcare provider.
- Know the playbook: Jot down any questions so you feel confident and informed when it’s time to talk Pap + HPV testing.
- Suit up: Wear comfortable clothes, like your favorite socks.
- Trust your team: Map out your game plan for the strongest defense in partnership with your healthcare provider.
- Stay in the game: Keep track of when your next screening is due, so you’re covered from every angle.