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\nJanuary is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and local doctors said its time to focus on prevention, early detection, and saving lives.<\/p>\n
\nJanuary is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and local doctors said its time to focus on prevention, early detection, and saving lives.<\/p>\n
Cervical cancer affects more than 600,000 women a year worldwide. Here in the U.S., it is both rare and preventable.<\/p>\n
Cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus, a common group of viruses that more than 80 percent of sexually active adults will be exposed to at some point.<\/p>\n
Doctors said people should not panic because when it comes to cervical cancer, knowledge and prevention are powerful tools.<\/p>\n
Dr. Monica Vetter, with the Norton Cancer Institute, said only about 8,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed each year but with proper screening, HPV vaccine if you are a candidate, it is truly almost entirely preventable.<\/p>\n
Screenings are even more important because in early stages, cervical cancer doesn’t have notable signs and symptoms.<\/p>\n
Typically patients need a pap test every three to five years, depending on your age.
\nSource: WDRB<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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