Cervical Cancer Facts

Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix, the lower narrow part of the uterus.
Although the majority of cervical cancer cases are diagnosed between ages of 35 and 55 – the majority of these women were probably exposed to cancer causing cells in their teens or 20’s.
Cervical cancer does not discriminate. Women of all ages, races, backgrounds, education levels, and countries can get cervical cancer.
11,070 women per year are diagnosed with cervical cancer. This is about 30 women per day, or about 1 every hour.
One of the best ways to protect yourself against cervical cancer is to get a regular Pap Test by your gynecologist.
A Pap test does not prevent Cervical Cancer. A pap test can spot abnormal cells (caused by HPV) in the lining of the cervix before they have a chance to become cervical cancer, and usually, they can be removed.
Every 2 minutes, a woman dies from Cervical Cancer.
Cervical Cancer is the third most common gynecological cancer in the United States.
According to the American Cancer Society, the approximate 5-year survival rate is for Stage I cervical cancer is between 80 and 95%. For women diagnosed with Stage IV, the survival rate is 25%.
If gone untreated, Cervical Cancer can lead to death.

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