Get Checked for Cervical Cancer

How to screen for cervical cancer?

A Pap test is a simple screening test that can detect cell changes in the cervix that may lead to cancer before women feel any symptoms. Starts at age 21.

HPV vaccination is a key way to reduce your risk of cervical cancer.

Book your pap online! For Dr. Holmes patients - book with the Nurse Practitoner

Think you are overdue or unsure if you need a pap?

Do I need a Pap test if…

I feel healthy and have no symptoms: Yes
I have never had intimate sexual contact: No
I used to be, but am no longer sexually active: Yes
I have only had 1 sexual partner: Yes
I am in a same-sex relationship: Yes
I have been through menopause: Yes
I have no family history of cervical cancer: Yes
My cervix was completely removed for a hysterectomy: No
I am under 21 or over 70 years old: No
I am over 70, but have not had 3 normal tests in the past 10 years: Yes
I have had the HPV vaccine: Yes

OHIP eligible groups for free HPV vaccine:

All those in grade 7
Men who have sex with men (self-identify as gay, bisexual, and trans)
All those under the age of 27

Private insurance often covers the vaccine cost. HPV vaccine series costs $300-500 out of pocket. There is a vaccines available Gardasil 9.

Check out Cancer Care Ontario & Canadian Cancer Society website for more information on cervical cancer.

Check out HPVinfo and consider getting your HPV vaccine.

Check out Cancer Care Ontario's website for more general cancer screening information.