In the Philippines (2020), cervical cancer is the second leading cancer among women after breast cancer. Globocan reported an estimated 7,897 new cervical cancer cases and 4,052 deaths to occur annually, based on 2020 data.Research has shown that the leading cause of cervical cancer is human papilloma virus or HPV.Aside…
Most women between the ages of 25-65 should have regular cervical cancer screenings.
In many cases, there are no early warning signs of cervical cancer, which is why screenings are so vital.
Even women who are finished having children or who practice “safe” sex should follow screening guidelines set by the American Cancer Society.
It’s a story that should have had a different ending. In 2014, Rachael Foley, 43, had a Pap Smear, just like she was supposed to. She was told the results were normal, and went on with her life per usual… only the results really weren’t normal. Three years later, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer and had to have a hysterectomy.
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TOLEDO, Ohio With January being Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a survivor is crediting early detection for saving her life.
She says it s a perfect time to remind everyone not to put off those exams for fear of COVID-19.
Krysta Roth never had any serious medical issues, until her fiancé convinced her to go get a check-up.
She was shocked when her test results for cervical cancer returned positive. I came in for the biopsy and the results came back and it was cancerous, said Roth. So (my doctor) had made the suggestion to set me up with these folks here (at ProMedica) and it was off to to the races.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Reminds Women About Importance of Screening During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and Beyond
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MADISON, Wis., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ There was a time when cervical cancer was a leading cause of cancer death in the United States, until the Pap test revolutionized detection. Thankfully, since the 1960s, the death rate for cervical cancer has dropped more than 70%. It is in the spirit of that test that Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin urges women not to put off testing or Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations.
While January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, anytime is a good time to be screened. Even during the pandemic, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin s doors are open to provide cervical cancer testing, colposcopy services and HPV vaccines to anyone, regardless of health insurance coverage or ability to pay.