Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women worldwide.

Most cervical cancer is caused by a virus called human papillomavirus, or HPV.

An HPV test recently approved by U.S. health officials is an effective way to check for cervical cancer.

Recent studies suggest that this HPV test is an effective, one-test alternative to the current recommendation of screening with either a Pap test alone or a combination of the HPV test and a Pap test.

Tune in to SMG radio to hear women’s health expert Dr. Kara Goldman discuss HPV and cervical cancer screenings.