All women should get regularly screened for cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, women who smoke are twice prone to cervical cancer than the non-smokers.

According to the special reports of the society, tobacco byproducts were detected in the cervical mucus of the smoking women. Cervical cancer deaths are on an increase every year.

"Almost every cervical cancer death is preventable through early detection, treatment and follow-up. Women who do not receive regular pap tests are most at risk for cervical cancer," said Damon Arnold, Director, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

In order to reduce cervical cancer morbidity and mortality, increased awareness of cervical cancer and preventive health seeking behavior is needed.

Stacie E. Geller, PhD, Chairperson of the Illinois Cervical Cancer Elimination Task Force feels that women should be made aware about the cancer preventive measures along with access to HPV.

According to the findings of the study just two extra steps could help in improving the accuracy of cervical cancer screening. Human pappillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing and a Pap smear test thereafter should be carried out regularly to ascertain cervical cancer.