Cancer Screening
Cervical Cancer Screening Guide
India-focused cervical cancer screening guide for women aged 30 and above.
India's population-based NCD programme recommends cervical cancer screening by a trained provider for women aged 30 years and above, generally at least once every five years. VIA (visual inspection with acetic acid) remains the programme screening method in many public facilities. This guide is educational and does not replace a clinician's assessment.
- Your age? (<30, 30-49, 50-65, >65)
- Are you currently menstruating, pregnant, or within 12 weeks after delivery/abortion?
- When was your last cervical screening (VIA, Pap, or HPV test)? (Never, <5 years ago, 5+ years ago, Not sure)
- Have you previously been treated for cervical cancer or cervical pre-cancer?