Changes are underway in Canada regarding cervical cancer screening for women, with a focus on detecting high-risk pre-cancerous infections. Two provinces have already committed to replacing the Pap test with the human papillomavirus (HPV) test as the primary screening method for cervical cancer, and several others are considering making the switch. This move is expected to improve detection of precancerous or cancerous conditions while also potentially reducing costs. Experts believe that the adoption of HPV testing could lead to the elimination of cervical cancer in the future. Countries like Australia, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom have already implemented the HPV test for cervical cancer screening. The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer aims to eliminate cervical cancer in the country by 2040. The HPV test is similar to the Pap test in terms of sample collection but differs in terms of lab testing. Whereas the Pap test detects abnormal cells, the HPV test checks for the presence of the virus itself. The HPV test is expected to replace the Pap test for primary cervical cancer screening in Canada due to its greater sensitivity and cost-effectiveness. Various provinces are considering the adoption of HPV testing, with plans in place to transition to this method over the next few years. However, Pap tests are still considered the most effective way to prevent and detect cervical cancer in its early stages.
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