Cervical cancer affects millions of women every year, and while advancements in screening and treatment have improved outcomes, there is still much progress to be made in preventing it. TheHealthSite.com
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A new US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found that the more health-related social needs a woman has, the less likely she is to get a mammogram, the recommended screening for breast cancer. Cost was the biggest barrier, the study found.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says routine mammograms are critical for detecting breast cancer early, which is when it's easier to treat and chances of dying from the disease are lower.