Pap predicted which women needed a biopsy. Among those ultimately diagnosed with precancer, Digene's HPV test was 96 percent accurate, compared with a repeat Pap's 85 percent accuracy. Inc. All rights reserved. Early detection increases your chances of beating breast cancer. Be sure to do monthly breast self-exams .
Mammograms save lives.
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