A Pap smear test is a cervical cancer screening procedure. It is a swab of the cervix to check for abnormal cells. Between ages 25 and 69, you should have a Pap smear test every three years.

Please note:

A Pap smear test may be recommended at an earlier age if you have a family history of cancer or abnormalities are detected. Talk with your family doctor to determine what is right for you.

How to make an appointment for a Pap smear test:

A Pap smear test should be booked with your family doctor or at a women’s health clinic. It is important to discuss cervical cancer screening with your family doctor.

For more information visit: Cervical – Screening For Life | Screening For Life

 

 

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    “I feel like being preventative with these kinds of things is a lot better than finding out a cancer diagnosis too late, if it has spread…”

    – Participant in the 2024 Cancer Screening Gatherings.

Check out these resources if you need help accessing cancer screening:

 

Need help accessing cancer screening? Check out these resources and supports: - Métis Nation of Alberta Medical Travel Program albertametis.com/medical-travel-program/ - Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic aivcc.ca

Métis Nation of Alberta Medical Travel Program:

Need help traveling to your appointment? Check out our Medical Travel Program. We offer financial assistance to help cover transportation costs to all medical appointments, including cancer screening!

Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic:

If you do not have a family doctor and would like to make a cancer screening appointment or have questions about cancer screening, call the Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic at 1-888-342-4822

For more information, email health@metis.org.