This glandular epithelium can also become malignant and not be detected. Cancers of the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes are not usually detected by the Pap test. The Pap test is an excellent screening test. It is easy to do, easy to interpret, easy to evaluate when abnormal and most importantly can find changes before they become malignant. These premalignant changes are easy to treat.
Cancers are hard to treat.
William M. Rich, MD Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of California San Francisco Director of Gynecologic Oncology Valley Medical Center Fresno, Ca.