Galit Gutman revealed that she had a pre-cancerous tumor removed from her cervix, after it was discovered during a routine Pap test. Cervical cancer used to be one of the deadliest types of cancer among women, but its incidence decreased significantly with the introduction of tests for the early detection of the cervix.
Despite the frequency of the test, quite a few women shy away from it, mainly for fear of pain and discomfort. The test is not a diagnostic test and its sensitivity and accuracy are limited, which causes many to doubt it.