Receiving the news that she has an abnormal pap smear can cause great concern and anxiety for a woman as the fear of cancer enters her thoughts. If a woman is getting her pap smears on a regular basis the probability that a new abnormal pap means she has cancer is small. This is why regular check ups and pap smears are so important. When there is an abnormality, our staff takes the time needed to re-assure the patient, explain the abnormal findings and then evaluate and treat as needed. Since HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer, we have the new HPV vaccine available for those patients who wish to receive this.