Happy National Cytotechnology Day! Today is Dr. George Papanicolaou's birthday and we take this opportunity to commemorate Dr. PapanicolaouÂ’s contributions to the field of medicine. Dr. Papanicolaou is best known for his development of the "Pap test," for the cytologic diagnosis of cervical cancer. It's also an opportunity to emphasize the importance of getting a yearly Pap smear.
We can't forget the contributions of cytotechnologists to the health care field. We look for early indications of cancer on the pap smear. Pre-cancer lesions are easily treated. We don't want to see this on a slide! Squamous cell Carcinoma! Get your yearly pap smear!
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