Sustainable Health Care For Women For regular readers of ‘Inconvenient Woman’, this will seem like an oft repeated refrain, but there are better, safer, more sustainable ways to prevent and treat cervical cancer both at home and in developing countries. Safety, and ethical … [Read more...] about Uganda Embraces Low-Tech Test for Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer Screening
Regular PAP Tests are the Best Defense Against Cervical Cancer Cervical cancer is the easiest female cancer to prevent, with regular screening tests and follow-up. Two tests can help prevent cervical cancer or find it early: The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for precancers, … [Read more...] about Cervical Cancer Screening
More Cervical Cancer Information
Education Before Action Learn about cervical cancer screening and treatment before making a decision about the HPV-vaccine Related Information: Cervical Cancer Screening Almost all cervical cancers are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can be passed … [Read more...] about More Cervical Cancer Information
Cervical Cancer 101
Review of Basic Cervical Cancer Facts Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. Cancer is always named for the part of the body where it starts, even if it spreads to other body parts later. When cancer starts in the cervix, it is called cervical … [Read more...] about Cervical Cancer 101
HPV-Associated Cervical Cancer
HPV-associated cervical cancer rates by race and ethnicity in the United States It is estimated that about 10,800 new cases of HPV-associated cervical cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year.* More black and Hispanic women get cervical cancer and are diagnosed at … [Read more...] about HPV-Associated Cervical Cancer