Under what condition can cervical cancer screening be stopped?

Under what condition can cervical cancer screening be stopped?

• A. Stop at 60
• B. Stop at 70
• C. Stop at 50
• D. Stop at 65 with adequate prior screening and no high-risk history

Answer: (D)

Stopping cervical cancer screening is appropriate when a patient reaches 65 and has had adequate prior negative screening with no history of high‑risk cervical disease. Adequate prior screening means either three consecutive negative cytology results or two consecutive negative co‑tests in the past 10 years, with the most recent test within the last 5 years. If these criteria are met and there is no history of CIN2/3 or cervical cancer, further screening isn’t needed. If there’s a high‑risk history or inadequate prior screening, continuing screening beyond 65 is recommended. The other ages listed don’t meet the stopping criteria by themselves.

Stopping cervical cancer screening is appropriate when a patient reaches 65 and has had adequate prior negative screening with no history of high‑risk cervical disease. Adequate prior screening means either three consecutive negative cytology results or two consecutive negative co‑tests in the past 10 years, with the most recent test within the last 5 years. If these criteria are met and there is no history of CIN2/3 or cervical cancer, further screening isn’t needed. If there’s a high‑risk history or inadequate prior screening, continuing screening beyond 65 is recommended. The other ages listed don’t meet the stopping criteria by themselves.