Did you know that cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer affecting women globally and almost all cervical cancers are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? Early detection is crucial to ensure optimal treatment. Typically early stages of cervical cancer may not cause signs or symptoms, so it is important for women to see their doctor regularly for PAP and/or HPV testing. In addition, HPV vaccine is recommended as well as following up with your doctor if cervical cancer screening test results are not normal. For more information regarding cervical cancer go to https://my.clevelandclinic.org.
For free/low-cost cervical cancer screening visit www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp.