Cervical Cancer Awareness: What to Know!

Cervical Cancer is said to be the most “frequently diagnosed form of cancer in women between the ages 35 and 44 with the average age at diagnosis being 50” (Meno Martha). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, long lasting infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. HPV is a common virus that is passed from one person to another during sex. It is important to continue to bring awareness to this preventable and treatable cancer. Please talk to your medical provider about HPV vaccine, screening, and others ways to protect yourself and loved ones from cervical cancer.