Early detection can make a cancer cure more likely.
One of the early warning tests for women is the Pap test. A Pap test looks at cells taken from a woman's cervix. Abnormalities in those cells may indicate precancerous tissue, giving doctors a signal to investigate further. This test can detect cervical cancer while it is in its earliest stages, and more easily treated. The test is recommended annually for all women of childbearing age who are sexually active.