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The evolution of cervical cancer screening
Amy A Swanson1, Liron Pantanowitz2
1Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota.
Abstract:
There are few medical success stories in history as significant as the reduction in cervical cancer incidence. Through the collaborative efforts of dedicated scientific pioneers, the past century has witnessed remarkable advancement that began with the detection of exfoliated cancer cells through cytologic examination to widespread implementation of cervical cancer screening programs to the discovery of the link between cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV). Current screening methods apply HPV-based testing, and artificial intelligence-based screening systems utilizing digitalized cytology images are being used in a continuous effort to optimize the accuracy and efficiency of the Papanicolaou test. This review summarizes the major milestones in cervical cancer screening history to emphasize its evolution as the World Health Organization aims for the global elimination of cervical cancer.
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