Cervical Cancer Questions Connecticut Department of Public Health Cervical Cancer Questions 1. In a pelvic exam, the uterus, vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, and rectum are felt to find any abnormality in their shape or size. During a pelvic exam, an instrument called a speculum is used to widen the vagina so that the upper portion of the vagina and cervix can be felt. A Pap test is a simple test that can help detect cancer of the cervix and precancerous changes.
Cervical cancer is a common cancer in women.
It is one of the easiest cancers to find and treat in the early stages. Pap tests don't just detect cancer. They help prevent it by identifying any changes at an early stage. The Pap test is done as part of a pelvic exam. It takes less than 1 minute.