One way to lower the likelihood of developing cervical cancer is to learn all of your risk factors. A risk factor is something that places you at an increased chance of developing a disease. The more risk factors you have for cervical cancer, the greater chance you have at developing it.
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As the second most common type of cancer for women worldwide, it’s also one of the most treatable and preventable cancers. This is why regular Pap smears and vaginal exams are a necessity, especially if you encounter any of these symptoms.
Like other health issues, knowledge is the key to dealing with it (along with a knowledgeable medical team). There are guidelines for cervical cancer screening, but they’re constantly being updated as new information comes to light. Here’s everything to know about cervical cancer.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and leading health organizations aim to inform women of the best means for early detection and prevention of the disease that will prove fatal to an estimated 4,120 U.S. women in 2017. Additionally, the American Society of Clinical Oncology estimates 12,990 cervical cancer diagnosis this year. However, screening via the HPV test […]
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For many busy women, getting to a doctor for an annual pelvic exam can be a hassle. Now, there’s good news: a new report finds that the vast majority of healthy women can skip that examination. The report comes from the American College of Physicians (ACP), which recommends that doctors stop using pelvic exams as […]
A new report questions the effectiveness of the Pap test, the go-to method for detecting cervical cancer for the past six decades. A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee report now shows that a new test for HPV — or human papillomavirus — should be the first measure taken in screening for cervical cancer. […]
New Canadian health guidelines reveal that regular pap tests are not necessary in women under 25 years of age. Previously, women 18 and older required screening but health officials have determined that there is more potential harm in early screening than there is benefit. The reasoning behind the proposed change is mostly correlated to the […]
For many years, women have been encouraged by their doctors to have annual Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer but new guidelines released by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reveals that the wait time can actually be three to five years between tests. “Women can feel very comfortable with this,” said David […]
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